The Obelisk is a Grade I listed building in the Shropshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 28 October 1960. Column.
The Obelisk
- WRENN ID
- ancient-pedestal-heath
- Grade
- I
- Local Planning Authority
- Shropshire
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 28 October 1960
- Type
- Column
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
SJ 57904 29222 16/185
WESTON-UNDER-REDCASTLE CP HAWKSTONE PARK, The Obelisk
28.10.60
I Column. 1795 for Sir Richard Hill. Red sandstone ashlar with grey sandstone ashlar to top. Tall circular column on stepped plinth with moulded capping to top supporting square ledge (formerly railed) above which column continues with four round windows to sides; moulded capping and remains of statue to top. Square-headed doorway in west side of plinth and narrow rectangular slit openings to column.
Interior: has spiral staircase of 149 steps.
Erected in 1795 to commemorate Sir Rowland Hill, first Protestant Lord Mayor of London. Formerly surmounted by a statue of the mayor, sculpted by John Nelson of Shrewsbury, which was shattered during a storm in late 1930s. Also formerly had plaque with long inscription, probably in rectangular recess to south side of plinth. On several occasions the Obelisk was illuminated, for instance when the news of Nelson's victory on the Nile was received.
Commands extensive views over Hawkstone Park and beyond.
Listing NGR: SJ 57904 29222
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