Lansdowne Monument, Commemorative obelisk in Calne Without, England.
The Lansdowne Monument stands as a tall stone obelisk on an elevated position, marking the Wiltshire landscape with its geometric silhouette against the sky.
Built in 1845 by architect Sir Charles Barry, this Grade II* listed monument commemorates Sir William Petty, an ancestor of the Petty-Fitzmaurice family.
The monument represents the 19th-century practice of aristocratic families erecting large structures to demonstrate their influence and commemorate their predecessors.
The National Trust currently manages the site and develops preservation plans, with partial funding from Historic England to address the monument's deteriorating condition.
The obelisk incorporates local stone materials that connect it to the geological characteristics of the Wiltshire region, creating a strong connection to its location.
Location: Calne Without
GPS coordinates: 51.42278,-1.93272
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:12
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