Memorials & monuments · South East England
Shotover House Obelisk
In or near Garsington.
Shotover House Obelisk — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shotover House Obelisk is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Shotover House Garden is a historic site established in 1718, featuring a French-influenced design with a straight canal. It is notable for its Gothic revival folly and an octagonal temple created by William Kent in the 1730s.
Place summary
Shotover House Obelisk is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates significant historical events and figures associated with the area. The structure's distinctive design contributes to its recognition within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7561, -1.1579
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Forest Hill with Shotover
- Postcode
- OX33 1QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 7.7 km
- Opening
- Currently open by appointment only.
- Official site
- www.gardenvisit.com
Sources
- osm: way/560089957 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shotover House Obelisk?
- Shotover House Obelisk is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX33 1QS), in the parish of Forest Hill with Shotover.
- What is Shotover House Obelisk?
- Shotover House Obelisk — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shotover House Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX33 1QS.
- Is Shotover House Obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, Shotover House Obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shotover House Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX33 1QS.