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
The Obelisk is a boundary marker erected in 1820 on the Thames and Medway Canal. It was established to indicate the jurisdiction of the Cities of London and Rochester for the collection of dues. This granite stone obelisk features an inscription and a coat of arms, along with four ball finials at the base and plinth, which are adorned 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."
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