Forts · South West England
Obelisk In Moreton Park
In or near Crossways.
Obelisk In Moreton Park — a martello broad in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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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.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6957, -2.2749
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Moreton
- Postcode
- DT2 8RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26609060 (CC0)
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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.