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.

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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.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3502, -1.9952
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Devizes
- Postcode
- SN10 1BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
Sources
- wikidata: Q26544168 (CC0)
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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.