Observation Stone 4 Metres To North East Of Observatory At South Wing, St Ibbs is a Grade II listed building in the North Hertfordshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 28 May 1987. Monolith.

Observation Stone 4 Metres To North East Of Observatory At South Wing, St Ibbs

WRENN ID: stubborn-tin-shade
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: North Hertfordshire
Country: England
Date first listed: 28 May 1987
Type: Monolith
Source: Historic England listing

Description

ST IPPOLLITTS LONDON ROAD TL 12 NE (West side) St. Ibbs

3/49 Observation stone 4M to - NE of observatory at South Wing, St. Ibbs

GV II

Stone for taking astronomical observations. Erected in conjunction with nearby observatory (q.v.) of 1801 for Rev. William Lax. Portland stone. A freestone monolith accurately shaped to an upright drum about 1M in diameter and 1M high with N marked by a small engaged circular shaft projecting on that side. Centre of drum marked by an iron stud set in lead. Rounded edges to stone.

Listing NGR: TL1931226566

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