Obelisk South of Hartwell House is a Grade II listed building in the Buckinghamshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 25 October 1951. Obelisk. 2 related planning applications.

Obelisk South of Hartwell House

WRENN ID
shadowed-joist-acorn
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Buckinghamshire
Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire MP: Greg Smith (Con)
Country
England
Date first listed
25 October 1951
Type
Obelisk
Address
Obelisk South of Hartwell House, Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell, HP17 8NR
OS grid reference
SP 796 122
Coordinates
51.80281, -0.84592
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

This obelisk, located south of Hartwell House, dates from the early 18th century and is possibly the work of architect James Gibbs. Originally situated closer to the south front of Hartwell House, it was moved further away, likely in the mid-18th century, during which time it may have been truncated. The obelisk is made of ashlar stone and stands on a square base that features a moulded plinth, a vermiculated panel, and a moulded cornice. The base of the obelisk is also moulded and is topped with a carved stone urn.

Local climate

Obelisk South of Hartwell House receives an average of 740 mm of rain a year. This makes it drier than 74% of listed buildings in the UK. Its exposure to wind-driven rain is lower than that of 83% of listed buildings.

It experiences an average of 39 freeze-thaw cycles a year, more than 74% of listed buildings. Of these, 18 follow at least 1 mm of rain in the preceding 48 hours. Average temperatures at this location have risen by 0.3°C per decade since 1991.

Averages for 1991–2020; temperature trend 1991–2025. Figures describe the wider area (a grid cell of roughly 10 km), not the individual site. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information 2026.

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  • Sale history — 1 transaction since 2024
  • Related listed building consents — 2 applications
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