Prehistoric animal sculptures, geological formations and lead mine on islands in lake, Crystal Palace Park SE19 - Bromley

Sculptures of prehistoric animals with associated geological strata, constructed 1852-1855 for The Crystal Palace Company forming a unique display of prehistoric life as then understood, but now deteriorating significantly. Historic England led a project drawing on specialists to record and investigate underlying issues, along with key stakeholders including the Local Authority and Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, to develop conservation recommendations. The Local Authority has been awarded a major NLHF grant and planning permission has been granted to implement conservation-led repairs.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

PREHISTORIC ANIMAL SCULPTURES, GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS AND LEAD MINE ON ISLANDS AND ON LAND FACING THE LOWER LAKE

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1067798

Local Planning Authority:

Bromley

Site Type:

Uncategorised

Location

Building Name:

Prehistoric animal sculptures

Locality:

Crystal Palace Park

County:

Greater London

District / Borough:

Bromley

Parliamentary Constituency:

Beckenham and Penge

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Local authority

Designation:

Listed Building grade I, RPG grade II*, CA