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Notable fort · York and North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire

The Obelisk

The Obelisk is a fort in York and North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire.

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The Obelisk: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit The Obelisk

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach The Obelisk — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.13634, -1.52374. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is The Obelisk open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for The Obelisk yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit The Obelisk?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near The Obelisk?

    Nearby: The Old Court House (fort, 0 km), The Courthouse Museum (museum, 0 km), Ripon Cathedral (church, 0 km), St Mary Magdalen Chapel (church, 1 km), Saint John the Divine (church, 2 km), St Mary's (church, 5 km).

    Is The Obelisk worth visiting?

    The Obelisk is listed as a notable fort in York and North Yorkshire on Spotwander.