Listed Building: JESSOP MONUMENT, MONUMENT LANE (1109042)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | Historic England |
| Volume/Map/Item | 1284, 4, 41 |
| Date assigned | 13 July 1966 |
| Date last amended | 25 May 1988 |
Description
'SK 45 SW IRONVILLE MONUMENT LANE (east side)
4/41 Jessop Monument (formerly listed 13.7.66 as The Monument)
GV II
Viewing platform. 1858, built with public subscriptions. Ashlar and cast iron. Approximately 30 feet high. Tower in the form of a tall Tuscan column on deep plinth, with large cast iron capital topped by square viewing platform with plain railings. Small slit windows at regular intervals up the column and blocked doorcases to 2 sides of base. Erected in Jessop Park, a recreation area provided by the Butterley Iron Company for their workers. Source - Philip Rider 'the Butterley Company 1780 -1830'.
Listing NGR: SK4324251054.'
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (From EH UDS to Legacy x-reference)
Sources (1)
- SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1109042?section=official-list-entry.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 43242 51054 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK45SW |
| Civil Parish | IRONVILLE, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Apr 6 2023 1:24PM