The Monument (Observatory) is a Grade II* listed building in the Birmingham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 25 April 1952. Observatory. 1 related planning application.

The Monument (Observatory)

WRENN ID: dusk-spire-shade
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Birmingham
Country: England
Date first listed: 25 April 1952
Type: Observatory
Source: Historic England listing

Description

This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 08/02/2013

SP 0488 SE 36/16 5104 25.4.52

WATERWORKS ROAD Edgbaston B16 The Monument (Observatory)

(Formerly listed under Monument Road)

II*

1758, and the folly of one John Perrot. Red brick; 6 storeys. Octagonal on a square base and with round stair turret attached. Single pointed window to each storey except the fifth, which has an oculus. The windows of the top storey within an arcade with stone dressings. Stone cornice and battlements. Interior: the top room has a complete Gothic plaster ceiling.

Listing NGR: SP0442783926

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