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Obelisk, south-west of Delaval Hall
This stone obelisk was built in the 18th century as an eye-catcher to be seen from Seaton Delaval Hall. It is located just over ½ mile south-west of the Hall. The obelisk is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.
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The Delaval Obelisk from the footpath to Holywell Dene
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OBELISK 900 METRES SOUTH SOUTH WEST OF SEATON DELAVAL HALL - List Entry
- "...Obelisk as eye-catcher, C18. Good-quality squared stone. Stepped base with moulded plinth and cornice carries tall tapering shaft with pyramidal top. Overall height c.18 metres...."
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The Delaval Obelisk from the footpath to Holywell Dene
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](/uploads/thumbs2/historic_england.png)
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OBELISK 900 METRES SOUTH SOUTH WEST OF SEATON DELAVAL HALL - List Entry
- "...Obelisk as eye-catcher, C18. Good-quality squared stone. Stepped base with moulded plinth and cornice carries tall tapering shaft with pyramidal top. Overall height c.18 metres...."
Added by
Simon Cotterill