Monument record MDO30934 - Post medieval Obelisk, Encombe House, Corfe Castle

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Summary

An obelisk in the grounds of Encombe House erected in 1835 in honour of Sir William Scott. The obelisk is visible on aerial photographs.

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An obelisk in the grounds of Encombe House erected in 1835 in honour of Sir William Scott. The obelisk is visible on aerial photographs (1-2) and was digitally mapped as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.


<1> Royal Air Force, 27-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA/200 1020-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13491.

<2> Royal Air Force, 12-MAY-1946, RAF 3G/TUD/UK/206 (PTI) 5061-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13537.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/200 1020-1.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-MAY-1946. RAF 3G/TUD/UK/206 (PTI) 5061-2.

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Location

Grid reference SY 94771 79024 (point) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY97NW
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jul 11 2014 10:07AM

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