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Latitude: 51.4365 / 51°26'11"N
Longitude: 0.458 / 0°27'28"E
OS Eastings: 570946
OS Northings: 173695
OS Grid: TQ709736
Mapcode National: GBR PP0.W1X
Mapcode Global: VHJLL.W5J4
Plus Code: 9F32CFP5+H6
Entry Name: The Obelisk
Listing Date: 29 January 1996
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1246068
English Heritage Legacy ID: 454402
ID on this website: 101246068
Location: Church Street, Gravesham, Kent, ME3
County: Kent
District: Gravesham
Civil Parish: Higham
Traditional County: Kent
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Kent
Church of England Parish: Higham St John the Evangelist
Church of England Diocese: Rochester
Tagged with: Obelisk
TQ 77 SW HIGHAM CANAL ROAD
3/10005 The Obelisk
II
Boundary marker. Erected in 1820 on the Thames and Medway Canal to mark the jurisdiction of the Cities of London and Rochester for the collection of dues. Granite stone obelisk with inscription and coat of arms, 4 ball finials to the base and plinth with crossed maces and oars. The inscription reads "This boundary stone marking the line of jurisdiction of the cities of Rochester and London on the Medway and Thames Canal was erected AD1820. The Worshipful John Gibbs Mayor of the city of Rochester."
Listing NGR: TQ7094673695
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