The Obelisk is a Grade II listed building in the Gravesham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 29 January 1996. Boundary marker.

The Obelisk

WRENN ID
narrow-tower-marsh
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Gravesham
Country
England
Date first listed
29 January 1996
Type
Boundary marker
Source
Historic England listing

Description

TQ 77 SW HIGHAM CANAL ROAD

3/10005 The Obelisk

II

Boundary marker. Erected in 1820 on the Thames and Medway Canal to mark the jurisdiction of the Cities of London and Rochester for the collection of dues. Granite stone obelisk with inscription and coat of arms, 4 ball finials to the base and plinth with crossed maces and oars. The inscription reads "This boundary stone marking the line of jurisdiction of the cities of Rochester and London on the Medway and Thames Canal was erected AD1820. The Worshipful John Gibbs Mayor of the city of Rochester."

Listing NGR: TQ7094673695

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