Willes Obelisk - Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa - coat of arms shield

Jephson Gardens in Leamington Spa, near the Lower Gardens.

This is the Willes Obelisk in Jephson Gardens. Not too far from the main entrance. You just walk straight ahead to it.

It is Grade II listed"

Willes Obelisk, Royal Leamington Spa - British Listed Buildings

ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA

SP3165NE JEPHSON GARDENS
1208-1/7/189 Willes Obelisk
25/03/70

GV II

Obelisk. 1875. Grey granite obelisk on stone base. 3 steps to
Neo-Gothic pedestal with pillars to angles with foliate
capitals and arched panels carrying shields. Inscribed
'Erected in honour of Edward Willes Esquire of Newbold Comyn
to whom Leamington is indebted for the site of these gardens'.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Edward Willes gave land for public gardens in
1836 as part of his Newbold Comyn development. They were known
as Newbold Gardens until 1846 when renamed Jephson Gardens.
The Gardens are included in the Register of Parks and Gardens
of Special Historic Interest in England (FP3265).
(Manning JC (Facsimile by Warwickshire County Library 1988):
Glimpses of our Local Past .. Royal Leamington Spa: Royal
Leamington Spa: 1895-; Victoria County History: Warwickshire:
156).

Shield of a coat of arms.

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Taken in: United Kingdom / England / Leamington (show map)

Taken on: October 22, 2011

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