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HER 13281 - OBELISK
Obelisk. Erected in 1794 by Dr. Jacob Ellery to commemorate the opening of the turnpike road through Cranleigh from Guildford to Horsham. Sandstone block step plinth with tooled ashlar pedestal above. Octagonal plan obelisk above, cement rendered, and rising to approx 20' high. Cast iron plates manufactured by J. Champion of Cranleigh, fixed to north and south sides, giving mileages to adjoining towns and villages. Listing NGR: TQ0606939031
| Record Type | Historic Building |
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| Grid Reference | TQ 060 390 |
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| District | Waverley, Surrey |
| Evidence Type | Monument Type | Date Range: |
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| EXTANT BUILDING | OBELISK | Post Medieval 18th Century |
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