Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
14735
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
25/07/1994
Date of Amendment
25/07/1994
Name of Property
Clock Turret in Station Approach
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Isle of Anglesey
Community
Holyhead
Town
Locality
Easting
224785
Northing
382163
Street Side
Location
In forecourt of entrance to Holyhead station and ferry terminal, reached via incline from main bridge over railway.
Description
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Period
History
Iron clock turret unveiled 17 June 1878 by Albert Edward, Prince of Wales to mark completion of old harbour extension; formerly stood approx 50m to N between former Station Hotel and dockside.
Exterior
Each side has clock-face with Roman numerals set in aedicule (clock by Joyce of Whitchurch); ribands below face; this stage surmounted by urn finial set on pyramidal roof. Lower stage has Ionic columns to corners supporting moulded cornice, and plaques with swan-necked pediments, and inscriptions. Panelled plinth; small doorway to S.
Interior
Reason for designation
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