Memorials & monuments · South West England
Stourhead Obelisk
In or near Silton.
Stourhead Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bruton · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stourhead Obelisk is a public memorial in South-East England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South West Wiltshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 8.5 km away. Postcode area BA12.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Stourhead Obelisk is a memorial located in Stourton with Gasper, South-East England, within the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its notable designation highlights its significance within the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1093, -2.3253
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Stourton with Gasper
- Postcode
- BA12 6QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bruton — 8.5 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n28932392 (ODbL)
- commons: The Obelisk at Stourhead - geograph.org.uk - 963383.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stourhead Obelisk?
- Stourhead Obelisk is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 6QH), in the parish of Stourton with Gasper.
- What is Stourhead Obelisk?
- Stourhead Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stourhead Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 6QH.
- Is Stourhead Obelisk a protected site?
- Yes — Stourhead Obelisk is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Stourhead Obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, Stourhead Obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stourhead Obelisk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 6QH. It sits within the South West Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.