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| HER Number: | MDV57983 |
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| Name: | Rock Park Memorial Obelisk, Barnstaple |
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Summary
Obelisk commemorating the opening of Rock Park in 1879.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 560 327 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS53SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Barnstaple |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BARNSTAPLE |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/568
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- OBELISK (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1855-1895, Towns 1855-95 1:500 (Cartographic). SDV348147.
Obelisk marked.
ASI Heritage Consultants, 2000, Leaderflush and Shapland Site, Barnstaple: Archaeological Assessment (Report - Assessment). SDV70999.
Ordnance Survey, 2012, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV348725.
Obelisk marked.
English Heritage, 2012, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV348729.
Obelisk at north entrance. Obelisk commemorating the opening of Rock Park. Probably 1879, when the park was opened. Grey granite obelisk with base of polished red granite and pedestal of smooth grey stone. Simple design with pedestal of 3 steps. Square base with shaped inscription panel on north side. Moulded cap from which rises a plain obelisk. Inscription reads: THIS PARK suggested by CHANTER'S GREEN which it joins was presented to his Native Town by WILLIAM FREDERICK ROCK August 12th 1879. Wm Avery Esqr. Mayor. It is hoped the public will protect what is intended for public enjoyment.
Historical note: Rock Park was laid out by RD Gould.
Southwest Archaeology, 2013, Greater Barnstaple Area Project Database, BHBS Mapping Area 802 (Un-published). SDV351581.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV348147 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1855-1895. Towns 1855-95 1:500. Towns 1855-95 1:500. Digital. |
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| SDV348725 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2012. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #95956 ] |
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| SDV348729 | National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2012. National Heritage List for England. Website. |
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| SDV351581 | Un-published: Southwest Archaeology. 2013. Greater Barnstaple Area Project Database. Greater Barnstaple Area Project. Digital. BHBS Mapping Area 802. |
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| SDV70999 | Report - Assessment: ASI Heritage Consultants. 2000. Leaderflush and Shapland Site, Barnstaple: Archaeological Assessment. ASI Heritage Consultants Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV95952 | Part of: Rock Park, Barnstaple (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 4 2013 9:27AM |
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