Memorials & monuments · South West England
Trinity House Obelisk
In or near Fortuneswell.
Trinity House Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Trinity House Obelisk is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.5133°, -2.4567°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
The Trinity House Obelisk is a historic landmark located at the southern tip of Portland Bill, built in 1844 to warn ships of a nearby rock shelf. It stands alongside the Portland Bill Lighthouse, which has a rich history dating back to the early 18th century and was automated in 1996. Visitors can explore the area and view the old lighthouses, with the low light now serving as a bird observatory.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Trinity House Obelisk, also known as the Trinity House Landmark, is a 19th-century obelisk located at Portland Bill, on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. Built as a daymark, it has been Grade II Listed since 1978. The obelisk was built in 1844 to warn ships off the coast of Portland Bill. It stands at the southern tip of the Isle of Portland, acting as a warning of the low shelf of rock extending 30 metres south into the sea. The obelisk is made of Portland stone and is seven metres in height. It is inscribed "TH 1844" on its north face. The monument was saved from threatened demolition in 2002 after Trinity House deemed it too expensive to maintain.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5133, -2.4567
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 2JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1255 245156
- Official site
- www.trinityhouse.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n1604868806 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Trinity House Obelisk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Trinity House Obelisk, Isle of Portland, Dorset-9493.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trinity House Obelisk?
- Trinity House Obelisk is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 2JT), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Trinity House Obelisk?
- Trinity House Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Trinity House Obelisk?
- Drivers can use postcode DT5 2JT.
- Is Trinity House Obelisk a protected site?
- Yes — Trinity House Obelisk is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Trinity House Obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, Trinity House Obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trinity House Obelisk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 2JT. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.