The Obelisk is a Grade II* listed building in the North Norfolk local planning authority area, England. First listed on 30 November 1951. A Georgian Obelisk.
The Obelisk
- WRENN ID
- muffled-gable-hawthorn
- Grade
- II*
- Local Planning Authority
- North Norfolk
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 30 November 1951
- Type
- Obelisk
- Period
- Georgian
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Obelisk is a square column made of limestone, standing 80 feet high, and was erected between 1729 and 1730. It is aligned with Holkham Hall and features vermiculated and rusticated base panels. The obelisk is situated at the highest point of the estate and was intended to mark the beginning of the construction of the Hall and Park.
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