The Obelisk
THE OBELISK, THE STRAY
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1148980
- Date first listed:
- 25-Jan-1954
- List Entry Name:
- The Obelisk
- Statutory Address:
- THE OBELISK, THE STRAY
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1148980
- Date first listed:
- 25-Jan-1954
- List Entry Name:
- The Obelisk
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OBELISK, THE STRAY
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:
- THE OBELISK, THE STRAY
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Henderskelfe
- National Grid Reference:
- SE 70983 69950
Details
HENDERSKELFE THE STRAY SE 76 NW 7/76 Castle Howard The Obelisk 25.1.54 GV I Obelisk. 1714. By Sir John Vanbrugh. Ashlar. Square on plan. Massive square base with pulvinated cornice supports obelisk c80 in height. Inscription to east
VIRTUTIS ET FORTUNAE JOHANNIS MARLBURIAE DUCIS PATRIAE ET EUROPAEQUE DEFENSORIS HOC SAXUM ADMIRATIONI AC FAME SACRUM CAROLUS COMES CARLIOL POSUIT ANNO DOMINI MDCCXIV
Inscription to west now illegible but recorded in guidebook. Howard G, Castle Howard Guidebook, 1972. Hussey C, English Gardens and Landscapes 1700-1750, 1967. HBMC, Register of Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England, Part 32, North Yorkshire: Castle Howard, Grade I.
Listing NGR: SE7098269950
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 329032
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Howard, G, Castle Howard Guidebook, (1972)
Hussey, C, English Gardens and Landscapes 1700-1750, (1967)
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 32 North Yorkshire,
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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