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Listed Building: OBELISK AT DOG HOLE COTTAGE (DOG HOLE COTTAGE NOT INCLUDED) (1259180)

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Grade II
Authority Historic England
Volume/Map/Item 616-1, 1, 91
Date assigned 31 January 1997
Date last amended

Description

'BUXTON SK07SW MACCLESFIELD OLD ROAD, Burbage 616-1/1/91 (North side) Obelisk at Dog Hole Cottage (Dog Hole Cottage not included) II Obelisk. Mid C19. Gritstone, on limestone base. Square base raised on steps with lower stage decorated with band of reeding at base, above a square slightly recessed panel to each face containing a carved motif. Projecting moulded band with squat obelisk above. Each face has triangular frieze below and Greek Key frieze above, between raised carved patera over inscribed name, BOB, to front. Projecting top has cable moulded cornice. The carved figure on top is presumably a portrait of Bob, the dog commemorated by this monument. This monument is situated within the front garden of No.2, Dog Hole Cottage (not included). Listing NGR: SK0412972715.'

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Sources (1)

  • Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1259180?section=official-list-entry.

Map

Location

Grid reference SK 04129 72715 (point)
Map sheet SK07SW
Civil Parish BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Sep 3 2025 3:55PM

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