Fort Perch Rock, Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wallasey - Wirral

Coastal fort 1826-9 with later additions, built to defend the approach to Liverpool. Used as a museum until recently but now closed. Corner towers are missing render. Stone to gateway is weathering and coat of arms rusting. Balconies to the seaward side are corroding. An overall strategy to address condition is required for the long term and a considerable amount of concern regarding the poor condition has been expressed by the local community.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

FORT PERCH ROCK

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1258164

Local Planning Authority:

Wirral

Site Type:

Defence > Coastal defence site

Location

Building Name:

Fort Perch Rock

Street Name:

Marine Promenade

Locality:

New Brighton, Wallasey

County:

Merseyside

District / Borough:

Wirral

Parliamentary Constituency:

Wallasey

Region:

North West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Part occupied/part in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Private