Boathouse 2, Platts Eyot, Hampton - Richmond upon Thames

Timber-framed boathouse clad in corrugated zinc with a Belfast truss roof. It was constructed in 1916 by Augustine Alban Hamilton Scott for the Thorneycroft firm to build fast launches carrying torpedoes for the Admiralty. In May 2021, a significant fire took place on the island which has destroyed most of Boathouse 2. The cause of the fire has been established as accidental. Prior to the fire, condition surveys were being carried out. Historic England and the Local Authority remain in discussion regarding the future of the building with the owner.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Boathouse 2
    Heritage Category:
    Listed Building grade II
    List Entry Number:
    1254428
    Local Planning Authority:
    Richmond upon Thames
    Site Type:
    Maritime > Marine construction site

Location

    Building Name:
    Boathouse 2
    Street Name:
    Platts Eyot
    Locality:
    Hampton
    County:
    Greater London
    District / Borough:
    Richmond upon Thames
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Twickenham
    Region:
    London and South East

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Very bad
    Occupancy / Use:
    Not applicable
    Priority:
    A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    A
    Ownership:
    Commercial company
    Designation:
    Listed Building grade II, CA

Contact Details

Lauren Way (LPA) 020 8891 1411

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England