SP1471 : Umberslade Obelisk
near to Nuthurst, Warwickshire, Great Britain
Umberslade Obelisk
Currently surrounded by a head high field of corn, this Obelisk was erected by Thomas Archer, the Baron of nearby SP1371 : Umberslade Hall in around 1740. The reason he had it erected however remains a matter of conjecture. Some say it relates to his interest in astronomy whilst other views are that it marks a burial site.
Whatever the reason, the obelisk is a clear landmark for travellers on the M40 near the junction with the M42 at the Umberslade junction.
Whatever the reason, the obelisk is a clear landmark for travellers on the M40 near the junction with the M42 at the Umberslade junction.
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year taken
2007
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- SP1471, 8 images (more nearby)
- Photographer
- David Stowell (find more nearby)
- Image classification
- Geograph
- Date Taken
- Monday, 17 September, 2007 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Wednesday, 19 September, 2007
- Category
- Obelisk (more nearby)
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SP 145 715 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:20.4834N 1:47.3155W - Photographer Location
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OSGB36: SP 146 716
- View Direction
- Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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