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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