Obelisk and Stocks
OBELISK AND STOCKS, THE SQUARE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1086822
- Date first listed:
- 25-Mar-1970
- List Entry Name:
- Obelisk and Stocks
- Statutory Address:
- OBELISK AND STOCKS, THE SQUARE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1086822
- Date first listed:
- 25-Mar-1970
- List Entry Name:
- Obelisk and Stocks
- Statutory Address 1:
- OBELISK AND STOCKS, THE SQUARE
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- OBELISK AND STOCKS, THE SQUARE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Westmorland and Furness (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Broughton West
- National Park:
- Lake District
- National Grid Reference:
- SD2122587581
Details
SD 2187 BROUGHTON WEST THE SQUARE
Broughton-in-Furness
23/58 Obelisk and stocks
25.3.70
G.V. II*
Obelisk and stocks. Obelisk erected in 1810 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee
of George III; date of stocks uncertain. Ashlar. 4 square steps and plinth
with brass plate to south-east side. Obelisk has torus moulding to base.
Stocks have 2 round-headed posts with slots to inner faces for wooden boards,
later replacements. The Square is a planned development, an unusual feature
in a Cumbrian village.
Listing NGR: SD2122587581
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 75829
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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