Scheduled MonumentsEnglandObelisk on Fir Hill

Obelisk on Fir Hill

England
List entry 1002425
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Obelisk on Fir Hill is a stone monument located in Dorset, England. The obelisk dates from the eighteenth century and stands as a landscape feature of that period. It is constructed of stone and remains a notable local landmark on the elevated ground of Fir Hill. The monument reflects the eighteenth-century fashion for ornamental structures within the English landscape and is recorded as a heritage asset of archaeological and historical interest.

Obelisk on Fir Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002425. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Obelisk on Fir Hill?

Obelisk on Fir Hill is a stone monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002425.

Who is responsible for protecting Obelisk on Fir Hill?

Obelisk on Fir Hill 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 1002425.

What other scheduled monuments are near Obelisk on Fir Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 900m south east of Chideock Farm (7.4 km), Bowl barrow 650m south of Chaldon Down Buildings: part of the Chaldon Down round barrow cemetery (7.6 km), Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows (7.9 km).

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