Scheduled MonumentsEnglandObelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge

Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge

England
List entry 1006830
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge is a listed monument located in Huntingdonshire. The obelisk dates from the eighteenth century and represents a period of commemorative monument building associated with landscape improvement and estate development. Its presence at this location reflects the historical significance of the Stocks Bridge area and the architectural tastes of the period in which it was erected. The monument survives as a physical record of eighteenth-century aesthetics and the use of such structures as focal points within designed landscapes.

Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006830. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge?

Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge is a listed monument located in Huntingdonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006830.

Who is responsible for protecting Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge?

Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge 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 1006830.

What other scheduled monuments are near Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The priory barn: remains of the Benedictine priory at Saint Ives (1.3 km), St Ives Bridge (1.3 km), Low Hill bowl barrow, 575m north of Fen Drayton Reservoir (2.8 km).

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