The Obelisk In Memory Of John Wills is a Grade II listed building in the South Hams local planning authority area, England. First listed on 16 March 1978. Memorial.

The Obelisk In Memory Of John Wills

WRENN ID
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Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
South Hams
Country
England
Date first listed
16 March 1978
Type
Memorial
Source
Historic England listing

Description

  1. 5180 THE PLAINS The Obelisk in memory of John Wills SX 8060 SE 2/86

II

  1. Memorial to John Wills, erected 1864. Wills, a native of Totnes, was the 1st white man to cross the Australian sub-continent, in 1861. Granite obelisk carried on rusticated base and pedestal with marble inscription plaque. Marble roundel at base of obelisk carved in low relief with bust of Wills. Former bracketed Windsor lanterns removed.

Listing NGR: SX8056460326

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