Listed Building record MDO47601 - Obelisk, Kingston Lacy

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Summary

Obelisk situated in the grounds of Kingston Lacy. It was brought to England in 1819 and is set on a plinth which is inscribed to record its erection by the priests of the Island of Philae in about 150 BC, and its re-erection on its present site in 1827.

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An Egyptian granite obelisk, brought to England in 1819 stands in the grounds of Kingston Lacy, facing the south front. It is set on a plinth which is inscribed to record its erection by the priests of the Island of Philae in about 150 BC, and its re-erection on its present site in 1827. <1> <3>


<1> Shipp, W (ed), 1868, The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 3 (Monograph). SWX3207.

<2> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Map 6in, 1929 (Map). SWX1540.

(ST 97780113) Egyptian Obelisk (NAT)

<3> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1975, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East), 47 (Monograph). SDO129.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 209489 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Monograph: Shipp, W (ed). 1868. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 3. Vol 3, 3rd Ed.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1929.
  • <3> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 47.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209489.

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Location

Grid reference Centred ST 97790 01127 (5m by 4m)
Map sheet ST90SE
Civil Parish Pamphill; Dorset

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Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SE 12
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209489

Record last edited

Aug 23 2024 12:31PM

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