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

Contact Details

Verena McCaig 020 7973 3700

Next steps

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