obelisks
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Cast stone obelisks of all sizes brought to you by HaddonstoneTRANSCRIPT
Fine garden ornaments and architectural stonework
Obelisks
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Millennium Obelisk E555
This imposing structure would make an impressive focal point in any major landscape project aimed at celebrating a unique event. Steps also available, see page 181.
Width of base: 1229mm (483⁄8”)Height overall: 6190mm (2433⁄4”)Weight: 3750kg (8260 lb)
TS Tech Sheet No. M22
Balustrade Obelisk E545
This obelisk has been designed for positioning on a Haddonstone balustrade pier as an interesting alternative to an urn or finial. It may also act as a freestanding obelisk when used in conjunction with a B400, B420 or B440 plinth (see page 61).
Width at base: 152mm (6”)Height: 1005mm (391⁄2”)Weight: 65kg (143 lb)
TS Tech Sheet No. M60
Gothic Obelisk E540
An obelisk in Gothic style, ideally suited to form a focal point in a small garden.
Width of base: 460mm (18”)Height overall: 1800mm (71”)Weight: 262kg (578 lb)
TS Tech Sheet No. M21
Obelisk Finial HE535
A charming small obelisk for use inside or out. Equally at home on a chimney piece hearth, a window cill, or in the garden.
Width of base: 150mm (6”)Height overall: 700mm (271⁄2”)Weight: 14kg (31 lb)
EGYPTIAN IN ORIGIN, OBELISKS WERE BROUGHT TO ROME IN THE FIRST CENTURY BC. THE OBELISK THEN ENTERED INTO THE CLASSICAL VOCABULARY, BEING MODIFIED AND DEVELOPED INTO A DECORATIVE FEATURE IN THE ENGLISH LANDSCAPE FROM THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY ONWARDS.
Ideal for formal or landscape gardens, defining a vista, at the centre of a courtyard or as a balustrade ornament.
GARDEN & LANDSCAPEOBELISKS
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Obelisk E550
The Obelisk can be used to great effect at the end of a long vista, or in a courtyard or formal garden area.
Width of base: 700mm (271⁄2”)Height overall: 2672mm (1051⁄4”)Weight: 656kg (1446 lb)
TS Tech Sheet No. M20
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Editor: Simon Scott
Artwork: Miranda Eldridge
Principal photographers:
Hugh Palmer & Robin Teall
ISBN: 978-0-9563891-2-1
Back cover images:
Designs recently replicated in partnership with the Sir John Soane’s Museum, see pages 8-10.
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Issue date: January 2015
Fine garden ornaments and architectural stonework
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ISBN: 978-0-9563891-2-1