Memorials & monuments · South West England
Queen Square Obelisk
In or near Bathford.
Queen Square Obelisk — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Queen Square Obelisk is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Queen Square Obelisk is a historical monument located in Bath, UK. It features a tall stone structure commemorating significant figures and events, providing visitors with a glimpse into the area's rich history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Queen Square Obelisk is a memorial located in South-East England. It is notable for its distinctive design, serving as a commemorative structure in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3834, -2.3636
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 2HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.brlsi.org
Sources
- osm: node/293438193 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queen Square Obelisk?
- Queen Square Obelisk is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 2HN), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Queen Square Obelisk?
- Queen Square Obelisk — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Queen Square Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 2HN.
- Is Queen Square Obelisk a protected site?
- Yes — Queen Square Obelisk is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Queen Square Obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, Queen Square Obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Queen Square Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 2HN.