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Forts · South West England

Obelisk In Moreton Park

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Obelisk In Moreton Park — a martello broad in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Moreton Park, Fir Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6126863

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Moreton · 2.8 km

About

Obelisk In Moreton Park is a martello broad located in england-south-east, 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: River Frome SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Obelisk in Moreton Park is a historic fort located in South-East England. This structure is notable for its distinctive design and serves as a prominent landmark within the park.

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

Coordinates
50.6957, -2.2749
District
Dorset
Parish
Moreton
Postcode
DT2 8RH
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Moreton2.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Obelisk In Moreton Park?
Obelisk In Moreton Park is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8RH), in the parish of Moreton.
What is Obelisk In Moreton Park?
Obelisk In Moreton Park — a martello broad in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Obelisk In Moreton Park?
The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8RH.
Is Obelisk In Moreton Park a protected site?
Yes — Obelisk In Moreton Park is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Obelisk In Moreton Park?
The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8RH.