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Lady Portsmouth's Column is a monument erected at Audley End in Essex during the eighteenth century. The obelisk commemorates a member of the Portsmouth family associated with the estate and exemplifies the tradition of ornamental monuments placed within designed landscapes of the Georgian period. Constructed in stone, the column stands as a focal point within the grounds of Audley End House, reflecting the aesthetic conventions of parkland improvement popular among the English gentry during this era. The monument remains a notable feature of the historic landscape at Audley End, which is itself a property of significant architectural importance.
Lady Portsmouth's Column (Obelisk), Audley End is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002165. View the official record →
Lady Portsmouth's Column is a monument erected at Audley End in Essex during the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002165.
Lady Portsmouth's Column (Obelisk), Audley End is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002165.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa at Chinnel Barn (3.5 km), Moated site 400m south-east of Shortgrove Hall (3.9 km), Thunderley Hall moated site and fishponds (4.4 km).
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