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The Obelisk

A Grade II* Listed Building in Warminster, Wiltshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.2053 / 51°12'18"N

Longitude: -2.1881 / 2°11'17"W

OS Eastings: 386954

OS Northings: 145133

OS Grid: ST869451

Mapcode National: GBR 1V5.CMN

Mapcode Global: VH97H.1Y2X

Plus Code: 9C3V6R46+4Q

Entry Name: The Obelisk

Listing Date: 28 April 1952

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1194575

English Heritage Legacy ID: 313002

Also known as: Warminster Obelisk

ID on this website: 101194575

Location: Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12

County: Wiltshire

Civil Parish: Warminster

Built-Up Area: Warminster

Traditional County: Wiltshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Wiltshire

Church of England Parish: Warminster St Denys

Church of England Diocese: Salisbury

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Description


WARMINSTER SILVER STREET
1.
5411
(Centre)
The Obelisk
ST 8645 SE 5/39 28.4.52.

II* GV


2.
1783 commemorates the inclosure of the parish. On site of High, or Emwell,Cross.
Triangular stone tapering shaft on moulded triangular base. Small moulded
cap crowned with reeded urn and pineapple. Former drinking fountain with
lion's mask spout on east corner. No identification. A distinctive feature
of fine proportions at the road junction.


Listing NGR: ST8695445133

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