Listed Building: 3 OBELISKS WITHIN THE GARDENS OF EDGEMOOR (EDGEMOOR NOT INCLUDED) (1259416)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | Historic England |
| Volume/Map/Item | 616-1, 1, 89 |
| Date assigned | 31 January 1997 |
| Date last amended |
Description
'BUXTON
SK07SW BISHOP'S LANE, Burbage 616-1/1/89 (West side) 3 obelisks within the gardens of Edgemoor (Edgemoor not included)
II
Three obelisks. One is to South West of the lake, one to the field behind and one is to rear of the house. c1788 designed to hold 3 lamps to light John Carr's Crescent and originally situated at the foot of The Slopes. The lamps were replaced C19 and the obelisks moved in 1818. Limestone. Tapering octagonal shaft with moulded spreading base upon octagonal square cut plinth with 3 recessed panels. The squared stone base to ground has chamfered corners. Approximately 4m high. (Hall I: Georgian Buxton: Chapel-en-le-Frith: 1984-: 25).
Listing NGR: SK0354873512.'
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (From EH UDS to Legacy x-reference)
Sources (1)
- SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1259416?section=official-list-entry.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 03548 73512 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK07SW |
| Civil Parish | BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Sep 3 2025 4:42PM