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South East England

South Oxfordshire

Henley-On-Thames

Henley Obelisk

South East England

South Oxfordshire

Henley-On-Thames

Henley Obelisk

Highlight • Historical Site

Henley Obelisk

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Location: Henley-On-Thames, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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May 13, 2018

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The iconic obelisk which now stands on Mill Meadows beside the playgrounds and river has had an interesting journey in the town over the years, being sited at two other …

January 20, 2021

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Built in 1788 from Portland Stone, this eye-catching obelisk first stood in Market Place. It was erected during the modernisation of the town and was a marker of civic pride. It was moved to its current position, next to the towpath at Mill Meadows in the 1970s, but it's actually moved several times to various spots around town.

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