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The Great Britain Guide

Forts · South West England

The Obelisk In Memory Of John Wills

In or near Dartington.

The Obelisk In Memory Of John Wills — a martello broad in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Wills memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5438667

Michael Dibb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Totnes · 0.7 km

About

The Obelisk In Memory Of John Wills is a martello broad located in england-south-west, 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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Place summary

The Obelisk In Memory Of John Wills is a fort located in South-West England. This structure commemorates John Wills, though further details about its historical significance are not provided.

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Coordinates
50.4306, -3.6830
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Totnes
Postcode
TQ9 5YS
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Nearest railway station
Totnes0.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Obelisk In Memory Of John Wills?
The Obelisk In Memory Of John Wills is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ9 5YS), in the parish of Totnes.
What is The Obelisk In Memory Of John Wills?
The Obelisk In Memory Of John Wills — a martello broad in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Obelisk In Memory Of John Wills?
The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ9 5YS.
How do I get to The Obelisk In Memory Of John Wills?
The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ9 5YS.