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Obelisk

No. 1309 of 4,040 in the Chilterns, No. 150 for history. History, 9.6 km from Amersham, just outside the Chilterns National Landscape.

An obelisk standing as a monument, listed at Grade II*.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-04).

Facts

Heritage
Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-11-04
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Cliveden HouseGrade I listed, 6.3 km from Marlow, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Paccar Scout CampStay, 9.2 km from Amersham, just outside the areaCamping
Highclere Farm CampsiteStay, 5.6 km from Amersham, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
KEG Craft Beer4.5 km from Marlow, just outside the areaFood and pubs
King's Arms5.0 km from Marlow, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Crown4.7 km from Marlow, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The White Hart8.5 km from Amersham, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Milton's CottageGrade I listed, 5.7 km from Amersham, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Everyman11 km from Amersham, just outside the areaRainy day
Stanley Spencer Gallery5.0 km from Marlow, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Westhorpe Watersports2.4 km from Marlow, just outside the areaSpas

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