Listed Building: THE OBELISK (1246068)

Grade II
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 10, 3, 10005
Date assigned 29 January 1996
Date last amended

Description

TQ 77 SW HIGHAM CANAL ROAD 3/10005 The Obelisk II Boundary marker. Erected in 1820 on the Thames and Medway Canal to mark the jurisdiction of the Cities of London and Rochester for the collection of dues. Granite stone obelisk with inscription and coat of arms, 4 ball finials to the base and plinth with crossed maces and oars. The inscription reads "This boundary stone marking the line of jurisdiction of the cities of Rochester and London on the Medway and Thames Canal was erected AD1820. The Worshipful John Gibbs Mayor of the city of Rochester." Listing NGR: TQ7045873628

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Sources (1)

  • Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Map

Location

Grid reference TQ 7094 7369 (point)
Map sheet TQ77SW
Civil Parish HIGHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Record last edited

May 31 2011 11:09AM