Obelisk, Weston Park

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Date:1960 - 1970 (c.)

Description:The 'Waterloo Obelisk' is 10 metres high and was either erected in the late 18th century, or in 1815 to celebrate the Duke of Wellington's victory at the Battle of Waterloo. Weston Park was landscaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown in the 1760s.

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Creators: County Archaeology Department - Creator

Donor ref:C/P/65/5/1/37/32/1 (43/11748)

Source: Staffordshire Record Office

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