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The Great Britain Guide

Forts · South West England

Obelisk In St John's Churchyard

In or near Rowde.

Obelisk In St John's Churchyard — a martello broad in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Devizes Millennium monument - geograph.org.uk - 7789907

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

About

Obelisk In St John's Churchyard 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

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Obelisk in St John's Churchyard is a notable structure located in South-East England. It is classified as a fort, serving as a distinctive feature within the churchyard.

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Coordinates
51.3502, -1.9952
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Devizes
Postcode
SN10 1BX
Parliamentary constituency
Melksham and Devizes

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Obelisk In St John's Churchyard?
Obelisk In St John's Churchyard is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN10 1BX), in the parish of Devizes.
What is Obelisk In St John's Churchyard?
Obelisk In St John's Churchyard — a martello broad in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Obelisk In St John's Churchyard?
Drivers can use postcode SN10 1BX.
Is Obelisk In St John's Churchyard a protected site?
Yes — Obelisk In St John's Churchyard is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Obelisk In St John's Churchyard?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SN10 1BX. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.