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Clock Turret in Station Approach

Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, Wales

A Grade II listed building in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, designated on 25 July 1994.

Ordnance Survey six-inch map, 2nd edition (1888–1913) covering the location of Clock Turret in Station Approach, Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, with a pin at the register's coordinates
Ordnance Survey six-inch map, 2nd edition (1888–1913), covering this location. Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland. The pin is ours, placed from the register's coordinates.

The record

Designation
Listed building, Grade II
Broad class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Date of designation
25 July 1994
Community
Holyhead
Unitary authority
Isle of Anglesey
Country
Wales
Coordinates
53.30735, -4.63121
Cadw reference
14735

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

5 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1799 map "Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).

Historical maps covering this location

  • 1799 · Ireland. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
  • 1883 · Watershed map England, Wales 3. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
  • 1899 · 93 Holyhead (Hills) (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
  • 1901 · Sheet 9 and 10. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
  • 1919 · Sheet 41. Anglesey. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)

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Cadw's description

Location

In forecourt of entrance to Holyhead station and ferry terminal, reached via incline from main bridge over railway.

History

Iron clock turret unveiled 17 June 1878 by Albert Edward, Prince of Wales to mark completion of old harbour extension; formerly stood approx 50m to N between former Station Hotel and dockside.

Exterior

Each side has clock-face with Roman numerals set in aedicule (clock by Joyce of Whitchurch); ribands below face; this stage surmounted by urn finial set on pyramidal roof. Lower stage has Ionic columns to corners supporting moulded cornice, and plaques with swan-necked pediments, and inscriptions. Panelled plinth; small doorway to S.

Nearby in the register

Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.

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