Beaufort House Obelisks - Gravel Lane, London, UK
N 51° 30.906 W 000° 04.599
30U E 702830 N 5711160
This pair of obelisks stand as a decorative entrance to Beaufort House which is situated behind Aldgate Station in London's East End. The obelisks can be found at the south west end of Gravel Lane.
Waymark Code: WMFAHX
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/20/2012
Views: 4
The two obelisks are identical in shape and size and serve a decorative purpose only. The obelisks and their plinths are constructed from grey granite. Each obelisk stands on a two step plinth that is about a metre in height. The lower step is about three metres square and the upper step about two metres square. The obelisks are about five metres tall with the lower end being about a metre square and tapering to about 80cm at the top.
On the north west faces of the obelisks there is an iconic shape of Beaufoty house and beneath that the name of 'Beaufort House'. Below that is a stainless steel plaque advising that 'This courtyard is private property'.
On top of the second step on each of the four sides of the obelisks are inset lighting.
Address:
Gravel Lane
Aldgate
London
United Kingdom
Height: 5 metres
Illuminated: yes
Date Created/Placed: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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