The Obelisk is a Grade II listed building in the West Northamptonshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 9 December 1968. Obelisk. 2 related planning applications.

The Obelisk

WRENN ID
dusk-casement-heron
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
West Northamptonshire
Country
England
Date first listed
9 December 1968
Type
Obelisk
Source
Historic England listing

Description

The Obelisk 1. 5327 Boughton SP 76 NE 16/107 9.12.68 II

  1. White sandstone obelisk on pedestal. About 100 feet high on ground, highest in neighbourhood, about 450 feet above sea level. Erected by order of Lord Strafford, of Boughton Manor, friend of the 4th Duke of Devonshire, educated here when young by his tutor the Rector of Boughton. Originally bore an inscription: "This Obelisk was erected in the year 1764 in memory of His Grace William Cavendish Duke of Devonshire. There in the Rich, the Honour'd, Fam'd and Great, See the false seat of Happiness Compleat." See George E Stevenson, A Short Guide to Boughton. William 4th Duke of Devonshire (1720-64) was Prime Minister 1756-57.

Listing NGR: SP7535465210

Find Similar Buildings

Detailed Attributes

Structured analysis including materials, construction techniques, architect attribution, and related listed building consent applications. Sign in or create a free account to view.

Matched applications, energy data and sale records are assembled automatically and may contain errors. Flag incorrect data.