River Wall In Front Of Royal Naval College

The river wall in front of the Royal Naval College, formerly known as Greenwich Hospital, is a Grade II listed structure built in the 1830s. It was designed by Joseph Kay, the architect for the hospital, and is contemporary with the nearby Trafalgar Tavern. The wall is constructed from limestone ashlar and features a formal design with two flights of steps at its center. The stonework between the steps is rusticated and slightly battered. At the east end, which adjoins the Trafalgar Tavern, the wall projects towards the river for twenty metres. Safety is provided by the original ironwork, which is set between thick, square limestone piers. Each panel of ironwork includes a diagonal cross with a central boss that is decorated with a circular rope motif.