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Forts Β· North East England

Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West Of Kirkley Hall

In or near Whalton.

Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West Of Kirkley Hall β€” a martello broad in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Cricket Ground, Kirkley - geograph.org.uk - 6803067

Les Hull β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Airport Β· 6.9 km

About

Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West Of Kirkley Hall is a martello broad located in scotland-lowlands, 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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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West of Kirkley Hall is a fort located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is notable for its historical significance and contributes to the area's heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.0867, -1.7720
Parish
Ponteland
Postcode
NE20 0BE
Parliamentary constituency
Hexham
Nearest railway station
Airport β€” 6.9 km

Sources

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Kirkley Hall

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Where to eat & stay near Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West Of Kirkley Hall

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West Of Kirkley Hall?
Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West Of Kirkley Hall is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE20 0BE), in the parish of Ponteland.
What is Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West Of Kirkley Hall?
Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West Of Kirkley Hall β€” a martello broad in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West Of Kirkley Hall?
The nearest railway station is Airport, about 6.9 km away. The nearest town is Whalton. Drivers can use postcode NE20 0BE.
Is Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West Of Kirkley Hall a protected site?
Yes β€” Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West Of Kirkley Hall is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Obelisk Approximately 440 Yards South-West Of Kirkley Hall?
The nearest railway station is Airport, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE20 0BE.