Latitude: 53.5236 / 53°31'24"N
Longitude: -2.49 / 2°29'23"W
OS Eastings: 367613
OS Northings: 403104
OS Grid: SD676031
Mapcode National: GBR CW1P.QM
Mapcode Global: WH980.QPHL
Plus Code: 9C5VGGF6+C2
Entry Name: Obelisk Adjacent to South-East Corner of Church of St. John the Baptist
Listing Date: 15 July 1966
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1309446
English Heritage Legacy ID: 213475
ID on this website: 101309446
Location: Atherton, Wigan, Greater Manchester, M46
County: Wigan
Electoral Ward/Division: Atherleigh
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Atherton
Traditional County: Lancashire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater Manchester
Church of England Parish: Atherton and Hindsford
Church of England Diocese: Manchester
Tagged with: Obelisk
ATHERTON MARKET PLACE SD 60 SE 2/7 Obelisk adjacent to south-east corner of Church of St. John the 15/7/66 Baptist G.V. II Obelisk. 1781. Probably erected for Robert Vernon Atherton. Restored 1867. The shaft, largely dating from 1867, has sunk panels in each face. It stands on a rusticated pedestal and stylobate. Marks the site of a former ancient fair but still acts as a prominent focal point.
Listing NGR: SD6761303104
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