Cumberland Obelisk
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obelisk, Grade II Listed (UK)
The Grade II Listed Cumberland Obelisk in Windsor Great Park was erected by King George II in honour of his son, the Duke of Cumberland. An inscription on the obelisk reads:
This Obelisk raised by command of King George II commemorates the services of his son William Duke of Cumberland the success of his arms and the gratitude of his father. This tablet was inscribed by His Majesty King William IV.'
www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-289768-cumberland-o...
This Obelisk raised by command of King George II commemorates the services of his son William Duke of Cumberland the success of his arms and the gratitude of his father. This tablet was inscribed by His Majesty King William IV.'
www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-289768-cumberland-o...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsor_Great_Park#History
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Coordinates: 51°25'29"N -0°35'51"E
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