The Obelisk

Date:
1 Jun 2006
Location:
The Obelisk, Canal Road, Higham, Gravesham, Kent, ME3 7TS
Reference:
IOE01/15631/08
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

This information is taken from the statutory List as it was in 2001 and may not be up to date.

TQ 77 SW HIGHAM CANAL ROAD

3/10005 The Obelisk

II

Boundary marker. Erected in 1820 on the Thames and Medway Canal to mark the jurisdiction of the Cities of London and Rochester for the collection of dues. Granite stone obelisk with inscription and coat of arms, 4 ball finials to the base and plinth with crossed maces and oars. The inscription reads "This boundary stone marking the line of jurisdiction of the cities of Rochester and London on the Medway and Thames Canal was erected AD1820. The Worshipful John Gibbs Mayor of the city of Rochester."



Listing NGR: TQ7045873628

Content

This is part of the Series: IOE01/0784 IOE Records taken by Ron Garvey; within the Collection: IOE01 Images Of England

Rights

© Mr Ron Garvey. Source: Historic England Archive

This photograph was taken for the Images of England project

People & Organisations

Photographer: Garvey, Ron

Rights Holder: Garvey, Ron

Keywords

Granite, Georgian Obelisk, Gardens Parks And Urban Spaces, Garden Ornament, Boundary Marker, Monument (By Form), Boundary, Coat Of Arms, Commemorative, Commemorative Monument