Obelisk at the Rock Park, Barnstaple

After having fish & chips at a chip shop, we had an evening walk to the Rock Park in Barnstaple before walking back to The Imperial Hotel in the early evening sunshine.

The park is next to the River Taw.

Rock Park is an urban park in Barnstaple, Devon, England. The park was donated to the public by William Frederick Rock and opened in 1879. It has a number of listed structures including an obelisk at the entrance to the park, a lodge and a range of historic lamp posts.

Heading into the north entrance past the obelisk.

The obelisk is Grade II Listed.

Obelisk at North Entrance

Description

BARNSTAPLE

SS5632 ROCK PARK
684-1/5/218 (North side)
31/08/88 Obelisk at north entrance

GV II

Obelisk commemorating the opening of Rock Park. Probably 1879,
when the park was opened. Grey granite obelisk with base of
polished red granite and pedestal of smooth grey stone. Simple
design with pedestal of 3 steps. Square base with shaped
inscription panel on north side. Moulded cap from which rises
a plain obelisk. Inscription reads: THIS PARK suggested by
CHANTER'S GREEN which it joins was presented to his Native
Town by WILLIAM FREDERICK ROCK August 12th 1879. Wm Avery
Esqr. Mayor. It is hoped the public will protect what is
intended for public enjoyment.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Rock Park was laid out by RD Gould.
(Gardiner WF: Barnstaple, 1837-97: Barnstaple: 1897-: 30, 34).

Listing NGR: SS5608932705

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Taken in: UK / England / North Devon District / Barnstaple (show map)

Taken on: August 25, 2021

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Obelisk at North Entrance

Grey granite obelisk

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