The Obelisk is a Grade I listed building in the North Yorkshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 25 January 1954. A 1714 Obelisk, monument.

The Obelisk

WRENN ID: cold-panel-spindle
Grade: I
Local Planning Authority: North Yorkshire
Country: England
Date first listed: 25 January 1954
Type: Obelisk, monument
Source: Historic England listing

Description

HENDERSKELFE THE STRAY SE 76 NW 7/76 Castle Howard The Obelisk 25.1.54 GV I Obelisk. 1714. By Sir John Vanbrugh. Ashlar. Square on plan. Massive square base with pulvinated cornice supports obelisk c80 in height. Inscription to east

VIRTUTIS ET FORTUNAE JOHANNIS MARLBURIAE DUCIS PATRIAE ET EUROPAEQUE DEFENSORIS HOC SAXUM ADMIRATIONI AC FAME SACRUM CAROLUS COMES CARLIOL POSUIT ANNO DOMINI MDCCXIV

Inscription to west now illegible but recorded in guidebook. Howard G, Castle Howard Guidebook, 1972. Hussey C, English Gardens and Landscapes 1700-1750, 1967. HBMC, Register of Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England, Part 32, North Yorkshire: Castle Howard, Grade I.

Listing NGR: SE7098269950

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