Hammerhead Crane, Thetis Road, West Cowes, Cowes - Isle of Wight (UA)
Giant cantilever crane, also called 'hammerhead' crane, built 1911. One of a handful of this type of crane now surviving in the world, and witness to a major local industry. Disused and surrounded by a potential development site. Historic England has been assisting the Local Authority with grant aid and technical advice. Essential holding repairs to the legs and upper structure have been undertaken under the auspices of an Urgent Works Notice. Historic England has grant-aided a feasibility study and will be working with all stakeholders on the site to secure the full repair of the crane.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- HAMMERHEAD CRANE AT J S WHITE SHIPYARD
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1390949
- Local Planning Authority:
- Isle of Wight (UA)
- Site Type:
- Transport > Lifting and winding structure
Location
- Building Name:
- Hammerhead Crane
- Street Name:
- Thetis Road
- Locality:
- West Cowes
- Unitary Authority:
- Isle of Wight (UA)
- Parish:
- Cowes
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Isle of Wight
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- 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:
- Private
Contact Details
Rachel James 0207 973 3153
