The Obelisk is a Grade II* listed building in the Teignbridge local planning authority area, England. First listed on 2 December 1988. Obelisk.

The Obelisk

WRENN ID: nether-spire-shade
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Teignbridge
Country: England
Date first listed: 2 December 1988
Type: Obelisk
Source: Historic England listing

Description

MAMHEAD SX 98 SW

5/309 The Obelisk

II*

Obelisk, built as a landmark for shipping in 1742 by Thomas Balle, who owned the Mamhead estate. Grey limestone, the plinth rusticated, the obelisk snecked ashlar limestone with a ball finial and copper weathervane. Plinth rectangular on plan with a low base moulding and hollow chamfered cornice below a convex base to the obelisk intself. Weathervane in the shape of a flaming arrow. No inscription. Dramatically-sited in the woodland above Mamhead House (q.v.).

Listing NGR: SX9252080752

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