The Clapham Orangery, Worsopp Drive SW4 - Lambeth

Orangery built in 1793 to the design of William Burgh, in a Palladian style. It stood in the grounds of Thornton House, demolished in the 1940s. Now standing in the middle of a housing estate. Discussions regarding maintenance of the roof and rainwater goods have commenced and the Local Authority are discussing how to bring this in building back into use.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

FORMER ORANGERY PORTICO TO NORTH OF COMINS HOUSE

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number:

1068843

Local Planning Authority:

Lambeth

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building

Location

Building Name:

The Clapham Orangery

Street Name:

Worsopp Drive

County:

Greater London

District / Borough:

Lambeth

Parliamentary Constituency:

Clapham and Brixton Hill

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Fair

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Local authority