Forts · North West England
The Stanley Obelisk
In or near Nether Alderley.
The Stanley Obelisk — a martello broad in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Peter Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alderley Edge · 2.3 km
About
The Stanley Obelisk is a martello broad located in england-west-midlands, 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 Stanley Obelisk is a fort located in the West Midlands. It is recognised for its distinctive obelisk shape, serving as a notable landmark in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2836, -2.2323
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Nether Alderley
- Postcode
- SK10 4TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tatton
- Established
- 1750
- Nearest railway station
- Alderley Edge — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26564806 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Stanley Obelisk?
- The Stanley Obelisk is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK10 4TR), in the parish of Nether Alderley.
- What is The Stanley Obelisk?
- The Stanley Obelisk — a martello broad in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Stanley Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Alderley Edge, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK10 4TR.
- When was The Stanley Obelisk built?
- Built or established in 1750.
- How do I get to The Stanley Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Alderley Edge, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK10 4TR.