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The Great Britain Guide

Forts · London

Pole Hill Obelisk

In or near Lambourne.

Pole Hill Obelisk — a martello broad in england-london, United Kingdom.

Pole Hill Obelisk, forts in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Chingford · 0.9 km

About

Pole Hill Obelisk is a martello broad located in england-london, 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: Epping Forest SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pole Hill Obelisk is a fort located in London. This structure is notable for its historical significance and is a prominent landmark in the area.

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

Coordinates
51.6363, -0.0016
Parish
Waltham Forest, unparished area
Postcode
E4 7AP
Parliamentary constituency
Chingford and Woodford Green
Nearest railway station
Chingford0.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pole Hill Obelisk?
Pole Hill Obelisk is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E4 7AP), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
What is Pole Hill Obelisk?
Pole Hill Obelisk — a martello broad in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Pole Hill Obelisk?
The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode E4 7AP.
Is Pole Hill Obelisk a protected site?
Yes — Pole Hill Obelisk is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Pole Hill Obelisk?
The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E4 7AP.