McKee Clock Tower, Esplanade, Bangor, County Down

Free-standing classically ordered four sided clock-tower dated 1915, designed by H.C. Bell. Located at the east side of the Marine Gardens, off Quay Street; adjacent to listed building, Court of Petty Sessions (HB23/05/011). Constructed in ashlar sandstone; skeleton iron clock face with opal glass. Principal elevation faces east. Quadrilobe column on hexagonal pedestal rising to modillion cornice; squared upper section with chamfered corners. Clock face embedded at frieze level. Pyramidal cap with gablets inset with cusped panelling. Surmounted by weather-vane. Marble plaque at base inscribed with, "8 July 1915. This stone records the appreciation of the Bangor Urban District Council for the generous gift of this clock to his native town by James McKee. The above James McKee died on 28th April 1919." South elevation primarily matches east. Hexagon corner centred on pedestal. West elevation matches east. Small service door located centrally in pedestal. North elevation matches south. Masons mark on left hand side of pedestal. Setting The clock tower is sited to close the vista at the end of High Street and Main Street. Surrounded by a modern landscaped esplanade, partially obscured by vegetation; large car parks located to the north and west; thoroughfare to the east; opposite buildings fronting Quay Street, Bridge Street and Queens Parade and within view of listed building (HB23/05/011). Small bandstand replica located adjacently to the south. Material: Ashlar sandstone Clock: Iron and glass