Scheduled MonumentsEnglandObelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge

Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge

England
List entry 1006830
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge is a Georgian stone monument located in Huntingdonshire. The obelisk dates to the eighteenth century and represents the architectural tastes of the period, when such commemorative or ornamental structures were commonly erected on estates and in landscapes. The monument is constructed of ashlar stone and maintains a characteristic tapering pyramidal form typical of Georgian obelisks. Its precise original purpose and the circumstances of its erection remain subjects of historical investigation, though it stands as evidence of eighteenth-century landscape design and patronage in the region.

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 Georgian stone 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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