Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
87421
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
30/12/2005  
Date of Amendment
30/12/2005  
Name of Property
Crane in former railway yard E of Conwy station  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Conwy  
Community
Conwy  
Town
Conwy  
Locality
Pont Pensarn  
Easting
278294  
Northing
377415  
Street Side
 
Location
To the S of the town wall and SW of the castle, on the N side of the railway and just W of Llanrwst Road.  

Description


Broad Class
 
Period
 

History
In a former LNWR railway yard with goods shed, shown on the 1913 Ordnance Survey. Cast and built at LNWR Crewe Works (name on base).  

Exterior
A manually operated cast-iron crane with a long timber arm and pulley. The structure rotates on the base and has a large spur gear.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Listed for its special interest as one of a number of items contributing to the overall historical integrity of this section of the former Chester & Holyhead Railway.  

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