Obelisk At Umberslade Park, Grade II listed obelisk in Tanworth-in-Arden, England.
Description
The Obelisk at Umberslade Park is a 21 meter tall limestone structure with a square-based design built in 1749. The monument rests on a stepped plinth with decorative mouldings and features a ball finial crowning its peak.
History
The structure was built in 1749 during a redesign of the estate when formal gardens gave way to new architectural features. It has survived as part of the property's evolving landscape design for nearly three centuries.
Culture
The obelisk stands within the grounds of a country estate where it serves as a focal point in the landscaped park. Visitors walking through the grounds can appreciate how the structure anchors the designed views across the property.
Practical
The obelisk sits within the estate grounds and is visible from public access points around the park. Walking through the landscape gives visitors the best perspective on how the monument fits into its surroundings.
Did you know?
A metal spike topped with a star once crowned the obelisk, making it a distinctive landmark visible across the landscape. This decorative peak has since been removed but once served as a notable symbol of the estate.
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