Jessop Monument is a Grade II listed building in the Amber Valley local planning authority area, England. First listed on 13 July 1966. Monument.

Jessop Monument

WRENN ID: low-rampart-scarlet
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Amber Valley
Country: England
Date first listed: 13 July 1966
Type: Monument
Source: Historic England listing

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

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