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Burnaby Obelisk – St Philip’s Cathedral, Birmingham
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Burnaby Obelisk – in the grounds of St Philip’s Cathedral, Birmingham.
In memory of Frederick G. Burnaby (1842-1885). He stood for the Conservative candidate for Birmingham in 1880 (as an MP). He died at the Battle of Abu Klea, Sudan on January 16th 1885.
By Robert Bridgeman of Lichfield.
Grade II listed Burnaby Obelisk, Birmingham
ST PHILIP’S CHURCHYARD
1.
5104
City Centre B2
Burnaby Obelisk
[formerly listed as
Obelisk to F G Burnaby
(1842-1885)]
SP 0686 NE 33/27 21.1.70
II
2.
Late C19. Portland stone. Tall, inscribed on 3 sides Burnaby (ie F G Burnaby
(1842-85)): Khiva 1875: Abu Klea 1885 and with an oval portrait medallion on its
fourth side.
Listing NGR: SP0699786999
This text is a legacy record and has not been updated since the building was originally listed. Details of the building may have changed in the intervening time. You should not rely on this listing as an accurate description of the building.
Source: English Heritage
Listed building text is © Crown Copyright. Reproduced under licence.
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