Listed Building: JESSOP MONUMENT (1109042)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | English Heritage |
| Volume/Map/Item | 1284, 4, 41 |
| Date assigned | 13 July 1966 |
| Date last amended | 25 May 1988 |
Description
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'.
(formerly listed as The Monument)
External Links (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 43242 51054 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK45SW |
| Civil Parish | IRONVILLE, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Nov 26 2013 4:37PM