The Rotunda, Green Hill, Woolwich Common SE18 - Greenwich

24-sided polygon, single-storey building designed by John Nash. Concave conoid roof. First erected in the grounds of Carlton House in 1814 for (premature) celebration of Allied victory in the Napoleonic Wars. The Rotunda housed the reserve collection of the 'Firepower' museum but is now vacant. The roof covering is failing extensively, and significant propping works and investigations have been undertaken to stabilise the structural roof timbers. Further major works are required. Discussions between stakeholders aimed at securing the long-term future of the building are at an early stage.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

THE ROTUNDA (ROYAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM)

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1078987

Local Planning Authority:

Greenwich

Site Type:

Defence > Military building

Location

Building Name:

The Rotunda

Street Name:

Greenhill

Locality:

Woolwich Common

County:

Greater London

District / Borough:

Greenwich

Parliamentary Constituency:

Greenwich and Woolwich

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Government or agency

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, CA