Forts · South West England
Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel — a martello broad in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 4.3 km
- Free entry
About
Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel 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.
Photo gallery
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Official information
The Gathering is an interactive sculpture created by Julian Wild, consisting of 12 colorful metal forms that mimic natural structures found in the Forest of Dean. It encourages physical engagement and includes tactile elements for visually impaired visitors, enhancing the experience of the artwork.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Speech House Oaks SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel is a historic fort located in the West Midlands. This structure serves as a notable landmark in the area, reflecting its historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8068, -2.5525
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 4.3 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26416761 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel?
- Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EL), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel?
- Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel — a martello broad in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EL.
- Is Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel a protected site?
- Yes — Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel is part of the Speech House Oaks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EL.