Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier
Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier, Esplanade
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TQ 7468
7/36
ROCHESTER ESPLANADE
Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier
24.10.50
GV
II
Balustrade between River Medway and Esplanade. Erected 1914 re-using parts of William Cubitt's bridge of 1856 which was demolished to make way for the present road bridge (qv). Bulbous limestone balusters with coping and plinth. Large panelled plinth carries a lamp on tall fluted column (similar to those on the 1914 bridge). The pier end terminates with a pair of low panelled piers with fluted columns (but no lamps).
Listing NGR: TQ7408868693
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1185511
- Date first listed:
- 24-Oct-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier
- Statutory Address:
- Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier, Esplanade
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1185511
- Date first listed:
- 24-Oct-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier
- Statutory Address 1:
- Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier, Esplanade
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier, Esplanade
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Medway (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 74088 68693
Summary
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 29 January 2024 to correct architect's name and to reformat the text to current standards.
TQ 7468
7/36
ROCHESTER ESPLANADE
Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier
24.10.50
GV
II
Balustrade between River Medway and Esplanade. Erected 1914 re-using parts of William Cubitt's bridge of 1856 which was demolished to make way for the present road bridge (qv). Bulbous limestone balusters with coping and plinth. Large panelled plinth carries a lamp on tall fluted column (similar to those on the 1914 bridge). The pier end terminates with a pair of low panelled piers with fluted columns (but no lamps).
Listing NGR: TQ7408868693
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 29 January 2024 to correct architect's name and to reformat the text to current standards.
TQ 7468
7/36
ROCHESTER ESPLANADE
Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier
24.10.50
GV
II
Balustrade between River Medway and Esplanade. Erected 1914 re-using parts of William Cubitt's bridge of 1856 which was demolished to make way for the present road bridge (qv). Bulbous limestone balusters with coping and plinth. Large panelled plinth carries a lamp on tall fluted column (similar to those on the 1914 bridge). The pier end terminates with a pair of low panelled piers with fluted columns (but no lamps).
Listing NGR: TQ7408868693
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 172967
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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