McKinlay Monument - Gawler, SA Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Grahame Cookie
S 34° 35.768 E 138° 44.949
54H E 293583 N 6169440
This 3 metre tall sandstone Obelisk is based on a series of steps.
Waymark Code: WMZG64
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 11/06/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 4

The way that this Obelisk is standing, it's tip is 7 metres above the footpath beneath it. It has a one metre high stepped square stone base, (no safety railing) which is supported on the eastern side by the 3 metre high stone retaining wall. The western side is supported by two stone pillars that are right next to the kerb of Murray Street.

The only illumination at night is the street lights

Visited: 2233-5, Wednesday, 30 May, 2018
Date Created/Placed: 1875

Address:
Pioneer Park, Murray Street, Gawler, SA, 5118, Austalia


Height: 7 Metres

Illuminated: no

Website: [Web Link]

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