Listed Building record MDO47601 - Obelisk, Kingston Lacy
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Summary
Obelisk situated in the grounds of Kingston Lacy. It was brought to England in 1819 and is set on a plinth which is inscribed to record its erection by the priests of the Island of Philae in about 150 BC, and its re-erection on its present site in 1827.
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Full Description
An Egyptian granite obelisk, brought to England in 1819 stands in the grounds of Kingston Lacy, facing the south front. It is set on a plinth which is inscribed to record its erection by the priests of the Island of Philae in about 150 BC, and its re-erection on its present site in 1827. <1> <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX3207 Monograph: Shipp, W (ed). 1868. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 3. Vol 3, 3rd Ed.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1929.
- <3> SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 47.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209489.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 97790 01127 (5m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Pamphill; Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SE 12
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209489
Record last edited
Dec 21 2023 4:47PM