Listed Building record MDR24491 - Obelisk at Dog Hole Cottage, off Macclesfield Old Road, Buxton

Obelisk at Dog Hole Cottage, off Macclesfield Old Road, Buxton, a 19th century structure. From the National Heritage List for England: '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.' (1)