Obelisk at North Entrance
OBELISK AT NORTH ENTRANCE, ROCK PARK
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1385312
- Date first listed:
- 31-Aug-1988
- List Entry Name:
- Obelisk at North Entrance
- Statutory Address:
- OBELISK AT NORTH ENTRANCE, ROCK PARK
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1385312
- Date first listed:
- 31-Aug-1988
- List Entry Name:
- Obelisk at North Entrance
- Statutory Address 1:
- OBELISK AT NORTH ENTRANCE, ROCK PARK
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 AT NORTH ENTRANCE, ROCK PARK
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- North Devon (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Barnstaple
- National Grid Reference:
- SS 56089 32705
Details
BARNSTAPLE
SS5632 ROCK PARK
684-1/5/218 (North side)
31/08/88 Obelisk at north entrance
GV II
Obelisk commemorating the opening of Rock Park. Probably 1879,
when the park was opened. Grey granite obelisk with base of
polished red granite and pedestal of smooth grey stone. Simple
design with pedestal of 3 steps. Square base with shaped
inscription panel on north side. Moulded cap from which rises
a plain obelisk. Inscription reads: THIS PARK suggested by
CHANTER'S GREEN which it joins was presented to his Native
Town by WILLIAM FREDERICK ROCK August 12th 1879. Wm Avery
Esqr. Mayor. It is hoped the public will protect what is
intended for public enjoyment.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Rock Park was laid out by RD Gould.
(Gardiner WF: Barnstaple, 1837-97: Barnstaple: 1897-: 30, 34).
Listing NGR: SS5608932705
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 485774
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Gardiner, W F, Barnstaple 1837-1897, (1897), 30, 34
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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