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The Great Britain Guide

Forts · East of England

The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18

In or near Stoke-by-Nayland.

The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18 — a martello broad in england-east, United Kingdom.

Alston Court - geograph.org.uk - 7968344

Sandy Gerrard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Bures · 7.2 km

About

The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18 is a martello broad located in england-east, 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

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dedham Vale

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18 is a fort located in the East of England. This structure is notable for its distinctive shape and historical significance, contributing to the region's military heritage.

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

Coordinates
51.9715, 0.8741
County
Suffolk
District
Babergh
Parish
Nayland-with-Wissington
Postcode
CO6 4JF
Parliamentary constituency
South Suffolk
Nearest railway station
Bures7.2 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18

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Hotels · East of England

The Sun Inn

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The Angel Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18?
The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18 is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6 4JF), in the parish of Nayland-with-Wissington.
What is The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18?
The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18 — a martello broad in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18?
The nearest railway station is Bures, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO6 4JF.
Is The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18 a protected site?
Yes — The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18 is part of the Dedham Vale National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to The Obelisk Immediately West Of No 18?
The nearest railway station is Bures, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6 4JF.