Clock Tower is a Grade II listed building in the Torbay local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 January 1975. Clock tower. 2 related planning applications.
Clock Tower
- WRENN ID
- twelfth-bastion-spindle
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Torbay
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 10 January 1975
- Type
- Clock tower
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Clock Tower, built in 1902, stands on The Strand, Torquay. It was designed by J Donkin of Bournemouth, with carved stonework by Harry Hems & Sons, and constructed by EP Bovey, funded by public subscription to commemorate Richard Mallock, M.P. The tower is constructed of yellow sandstone with a grey limestone plinth and dressings. It is built in a Gothic style and has a triangular plan with flying buttresses. Each face features traceried panels, and the tower is capped with a conical roof topped by a crocketed finial. The lower stage has round-headed moulded recesses; one contains a door with stained glass, another a two-light window with stained glass, and the third a memorial plaque. According to Ellis’s historical survey, the original design was more elaborate and included a drinking fountain. Three lamps originally illuminated the clock faces, but were replaced with luminous dials in 1924. The interior has not been inspected but may contain features of interest.
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- Full EPC report — heating system, energy costs, size, glazing, construction etc.
- Sale history — 3 transactions since 2017
- Related listed building consents — 2 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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