Robert John Little - Ha-Ha Road, Woolwich, London, UK
N 51° 28.928 E 000° 03.681
31U E 295960 N 5707537
This obelisk is dedicated to a Staff Officer of the Royal Marines.
Waymark Code: WMBXQ5
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/02/2011
Views: 2
The lettering on the obelisk reads (x) denotes a missing letter):
"This fountain is dedicated (x)or public use as a memorial of Robt Joh(x) (x)ittle a retired Staff Officer of the Royal (x)arines who died Oct 6th 1861 (ged) 74. Sust(x)ined by th(x) fountain (x)f (x)iving waters he devoted himself to th(x) Ho(x)our o(x) God and to the relief of human suffering."
The obelisk, carved from marble, stands about 4.5m (14 feet) tall.
Unfortunately it appears to have been affected by vandalism.
Date Created/Placed: Unknown
Address:
Ha-Ha Road
Woolwich
London
United Kingdom
Height: 4.5 m
Illuminated: no
Website: [Web Link]
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