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Forts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Obelisk And Enclosing Railings Approximately 200 Metres South East Of Rotunda In Black Fen Pleasure Grounds

In or near Scarcroft.

Obelisk And Enclosing Railings Approximately 200 Metres South East Of Rotunda In Black Fen Pleasure Grounds — a martello broad in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Avenue towards the obelisk - geograph.org.uk - 7328543

Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Garforth · 7.1 km

About

Obelisk And Enclosing Railings Approximately 200 Metres South East Of Rotunda In Black Fen Pleasure Grounds is a martello broad located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.

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Place summary

The Obelisk and Enclosing Railings, located approximately 200 metres south-east of the Rotunda in Black Fen Pleasure Grounds, is a fort in Yorkshire. It is recognised for its historical significance and contributes to the area's cultural heritage.

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Coordinates
53.8605, -1.3710
District
Leeds
Parish
Aberford
Postcode
LS24 9NR
Parliamentary constituency
Wetherby and Easingwold
Established
1768
Nearest railway station
Garforth7.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Obelisk And Enclosing Railings Approximately 200 Metres South East Of Rotunda In Black Fen Pleasure Grounds?
Obelisk And Enclosing Railings Approximately 200 Metres South East Of Rotunda In Black Fen Pleasure Grounds is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS24 9NR), in the parish of Aberford.
What is Obelisk And Enclosing Railings Approximately 200 Metres South East Of Rotunda In Black Fen Pleasure Grounds?
Obelisk And Enclosing Railings Approximately 200 Metres South East Of Rotunda In Black Fen Pleasure Grounds — a martello broad in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Obelisk And Enclosing Railings Approximately 200 Metres South East Of Rotunda In Black Fen Pleasure Grounds?
The nearest railway station is Garforth, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS24 9NR.
When was Obelisk And Enclosing Railings Approximately 200 Metres South East Of Rotunda In Black Fen Pleasure Grounds built?
Built or established in 1768.
How do I get to Obelisk And Enclosing Railings Approximately 200 Metres South East Of Rotunda In Black Fen Pleasure Grounds?
The nearest railway station is Garforth, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS24 9NR.