CROSSNESS PUMPING STATION

Overview

Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
I
List Entry Number:
1064241
Date first listed:
24-Jun-1970
Statutory Address:
CROSSNESS PUMPING STATION, BELVEDERE ROAD

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Location

Statutory Address:
CROSSNESS PUMPING STATION, BELVEDERE ROAD

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County:
Greater London Authority
District:
Bexley (London Borough)
National Grid Reference:
TQ 48497 81080

Details

BELVEDERE ROAD 1. 5005 Belvedere Crossness Pumping Station TQ 48 SE 1/1 24.6.70. I 2. Opened 4 April 1865. Engineer: Joseph Bazalgette. Two storeys, yellow brick. Three-one-three bays divided by pilasters; the windows simple Romanesque style with 3 round headed lights. Machicolated cornice between the pilasters, cornice across all above this. Punctuated capped parapet. Three jointed one storey parallel gabled ranges at right angles to main block. The gable ends have black round arches containing a three light window (each with round head). Circular window in tympanum side elevation with series of joined round headed windows. Interior: Important cast iron architectural treatment and 4 colossal beam engines by James Watt and Co. Reference: Architectural Review December 1969. Article by John Smith with photographs and engraving.

Listing NGR: TQ4849781080

Legacy

The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.

Legacy System number:
198633
Legacy System:
LBS

Sources

Books and journals
'Architectural Review' in December, (1969)

Legal

This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.

End of official listing

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Date: 02 Sep 2003
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