Listed Building record MDO16874 - Obelisk at Encombe House, Encombe, Corfe Castle
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Summary
Stone tapered obelisk, erected in 1835, inscription states that it was put up "in honour of Sir William Scott, created Baron Stowell".
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A square 'needle' of ashlar blocks about 40 feet high, erected in 1835 in honour of Sir William Scott created Baron Stowell. <2>
As described. In good condition. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <2> SDO148 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1. Volume Two (South East) Part I. 81.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 01-MAY-86.
- <4> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456595.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 94772 79024 (4m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 NW 36
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456595
Record last edited
Oct 11 2023 2:35PM
