The Clock Tower
THE CLOCK TOWER, BATH ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1263131
- Date first listed:
- 29-Jan-1988
- List Entry Name:
- The Clock Tower
- Statutory Address:
- THE CLOCK TOWER, BATH ROAD
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1263131
- Date first listed:
- 29-Jan-1988
- List Entry Name:
- The Clock Tower
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE CLOCK TOWER, BATH ROAD
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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:
- THE CLOCK TOWER, BATH ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Atworth
- National Grid Reference:
- ST 86263 65992
Details
ATWORTH BATH ROAD
ST 86 NE
(south side)
2/14 The Clock Tower
GV II
Clock tower. 1887, in commemoration of Victoria's Golden Jubilee
and also war memorial. Rock-faced limestone with ashlar dressings,
stone slate gabled roof. Two-stage. Square lower stage; Maltese
cross on west side with relief-carved profile of Victoria and dates
of reign, Second World War plaque below. First World War memorial
with segmental pediment on north side. Tablet on east side records
erection of tower in 1887. Chamfered pointed doorway on south
side; planked door with ornamental hinges. Offset bellcote has
chamfered round-arched openings on all sides. Clockface on east
and west sides. Weathervane with VR. Cost was raised by
subscription, the main contributor was Mr Fuller of Neston Park
(q.v.).
Listing NGR: ST8626365992
This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 16 December 2016.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 432987
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Register, accessed 16/12/2016 from http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/24251
War Memorials Online, accessed 16/12/2016 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/131838
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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