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Queen Anne’s Obelisk

The Queen Anne Monument at Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley location - click here to view full mapThe Queen Anne Monument at Wentworth Castle Gardens in BarnsleyThe Queen Anne Monument at Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley

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Built in 1734 to commemorate Thomas Wentworth's patron Queen Anne, who died 20 years earlier. Thomas lists all of the titles he has gained, many of them given to him by Queen Anne but doesn't mention King GeorgeI once, only 'the successor', a man he never served or held office under.

Wentworth Castle Parkland

East Park at Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley

East Park at Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley

Opening Times

The Gardens are open daily, April to September10am-5pm, last admission 4.30pm. From October to March, 10am-4pm, last admission at 3.30pm.