Eastnor Castle Obelisk, Herefordshire, UK
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quickweh
N 52° 02.296 W 002° 21.745
30U E 543732 N 5765486
Obelisk set on the Malvern Hills above the deer park and castle
Waymark Code: WM6CEW
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/13/2009
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The first owner of Eastnor Castle - John Somers Cocks was a lieutenant colonel of the Worcester Yeomanry Cavalry who took part in the Napoleonic Wars.
His son fought with Wellington and was killed at Burgos during the Peninsular War.
The obelisk in the Deer Park opposite the castle was erected by the 1st earl to
commemorate his son.
Date Created/Placed: 13 May 2009
Height: 120ft Approx
Website: [Web Link]
Address: Not listed
Illuminated: Not Listed
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