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