Listed Building: THE CLOCK TOWER (108256)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | |
| Volume/Map/Item | 1041/4/130 |
| Date assigned | 26 June 1952 |
| Date last amended |
Description
PENVRIL POINT ROAD 1. 5190 The Clock Tower SZ 0378 4/130 26.6.52 (formerly listed as Clock Tower near the Pier) II 2.
Built in 1854 at the southern approach to London Bridge. Designed by Arthur Ashpital as a memorial to the Duke of Wellington. Removed and re-erected on its present site in 1867-8 by Mowlem and Burt. Square stone structure, of 3 stages, the lower 2 stages solid, the upper stage open, supporting an ogee-shaped cupola, (replacing a former spire). The lowest stage has, in each face, a 2-centred arch doorway with an ogee canopy in a square frame. The second stage, above a carved band course, has a 2-light segmental arched window with a circular window above, under a crocketted gable. The top stage consists of 4 piers supporting 2-centres cusped arches with ogee canopies carrying the cupola. Double angle buttresses with gabled crocketted tops.
Listing NGR: SZ0378378648
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0378 7864 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| District (historic) | Purbeck |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (From EH UDS to Legacy x-reference)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Mar 13 2009 2:16AM