Worsley Obelisk (The), Wroxall - Godshill
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The Worsley Monument post 1983 restoration
The Worsley Obelisk stands on Stenbury Down, above Appuldurcombe House, near Wroxall, Isle of Wight. The obelisk was erected in 1774 by Sir Richard Worsley in memory of his ancestor, Sir Robert Worsley who died 29th July 1747.
In 1831 the monument was struck by lightning and partially demolished.
It remained in that state until 1983 when it was restored, although not to its original height, by General Sir Richard Worsley with the assistance of the Isle of Wight County Council and the people of Godshill Parish.
Two plaques are attached to the monument:
WHO DIED UNIVERSALLY LAMENTED JULY 29TH 1747 IN THE 77TH YEAR OF HIS AGE THIS OBELISK WAS ERECTED ON THE HIGHEST EMINENCE OF HIS LATE PROPERTY AS AN EMBLEM OF THE CONSPICUOUS CHARACTER HE MAINTAINED DURING A LONG AND EXEMPLARY LIFE AND AS A MONUMENT OF GRATITUDE BY HIS SUCCESSOR SIR RICHARD WORSLEY |
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Worsley of Appuldurcombe in memory of his ancestor Sir Robert Worsley who died on 20 July 1747. This obelisk was struck by lightening in 1831 and severely damaged. Restored in 1983 by General Sir Richard Worsley with the help of the Isle of Wight County Council and the people of Godshill Parish. |
