Forts · North West England
Obelisk In Grounds Of Danesford School
In or near Holmes Chapel.
Obelisk In Grounds Of Danesford School — a martello broad in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Kington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton · 2.3 km
About
Obelisk In Grounds Of Danesford School is a martello broad located in england-west-midlands, 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 in the grounds of Danesford School is a notable structure located in the West Midlands. This fortification serves as a historical marker, reflecting the area's heritage. Specific details regarding its era, design, or significance are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1648, -2.2243
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Congleton
- Postcode
- CW12 4JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26611096 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Obelisk In Grounds Of Danesford School?
- Obelisk In Grounds Of Danesford School is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 4JX), in the parish of Congleton.
- What is Obelisk In Grounds Of Danesford School?
- Obelisk In Grounds Of Danesford School — a martello broad in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Obelisk In Grounds Of Danesford School?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW12 4JX.
- How do I get to Obelisk In Grounds Of Danesford School?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 4JX.