The Obelisk
The Obelisk is a historic structure at Castle Howard, in North Yorkshire, England. The Ripon Obelisk, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor and completed in 1702, was the first obelisk erected in England since antiquity.
- Monument
- Description: Grade I listed building in Ryedale, United Kingdom
- Also known as“Castle Howard Obelisk”“The Obelisk - Castle Howard”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Atlas Fountain and The Yorkshire Arboretum.
Atlas Fountain
The Atlas Fountain stands in the grounds of Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, England. Atlas Fountain is situated 2,200 feet east of The Obelisk.
The Yorkshire Arboretum
The Castle Howard Arboretum is an arboretum situated near Malton in North Yorkshire, England. The Yorkshire Arboretum is situated 2,400 feet west of The Obelisk.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Coneysthorpe and Ganthorpe.
Coneysthorpe
Coneysthorpe is a small village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England.
The Obelisk
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Latitude
54.12053° or 54° 7′ 14″ north
Longitude
-0.91548° or 0° 54′ 56″ west
Open location code
9C6X43CM+6R
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=monument
Wikidata ID
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Obelisk Bridge and Preserve Bridge.
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