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Bramham Park Obelisk

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Bramham Park Obelisk is a listed landscape monument within Bramham Park in West Yorkshire, England. Historic England describes the large obelisk in the Black Fen Pleasure Grounds as a feature designed by John Carr for the second Lord Bingley in memory of his son Robert, who died in 1768. It forms part of the park's designed landscape, where routes, woodland, temples, and monuments are arranged as visual focal points.

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Where is the Bramham Park Obelisk?

The Bramham Park Obelisk stands within Bramham Park in West Yorkshire, England. It is located in the park's Black Fen Pleasure Grounds.

Who designed the Bramham Park Obelisk?

Historic England describes it as a feature designed by John Carr. Carr was an important eighteenth-century English architect.

Why was the Bramham Park Obelisk built?

The monument was created for the second Lord Bingley in memory of his son Robert. Its purpose was therefore commemorative as well as ornamental.

Is Bramham Park Obelisk a protected monument?

It is recorded as a listed landscape monument. The listing reflects its historic design, its connection with John Carr, and its place within Bramham Park's designed landscape.

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