Forts · London
Milestone Obelisk to the east end of Richmond Bridge
In or near Thames Ditton.
Milestone Obelisk to the east end of Richmond Bridge — a martello broad in england-london, United Kingdom.
Peter Trimming — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond · 0.7 km
- Free entry
About
Milestone Obelisk to the east end of Richmond Bridge is a martello broad located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Official information
The Bernardo O'Higgins bust is a memorial located in Richmond upon Thames, commemorating the Chilean statesman and liberator who lived in the area from 1795 to 1798. Erected in 1998, the bust is accompanied by inscriptions that honor O'Higgins' legacy and contributions.
Place summary
The Milestone Obelisk is located at the east end of Richmond Bridge in London. This historic marker serves as a reference point for distances. Its significance lies in its role in the historical development of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4580, -0.3059
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW9 1TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1777
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.londonremembers.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26355906 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milestone Obelisk to the east end of Richmond Bridge?
- Milestone Obelisk to the east end of Richmond Bridge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 1TQ), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Milestone Obelisk to the east end of Richmond Bridge?
- Milestone Obelisk to the east end of Richmond Bridge — a martello broad in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milestone Obelisk to the east end of Richmond Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW9 1TQ.
- When was Milestone Obelisk to the east end of Richmond Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1777.
- How do I get to Milestone Obelisk to the east end of Richmond Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 1TQ.