The Monument (Observatory)
THE MONUMENT (OBSERVATORY), WATERWORKS ROAD, EDGBASTON B16
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1076123
- Date first listed:
- 25-Apr-1952
- List Entry Name:
- The Monument (Observatory)
- Statutory Address:
- THE MONUMENT (OBSERVATORY), WATERWORKS ROAD, EDGBASTON B16
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Official list entry
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1076123
- Date first listed:
- 25-Apr-1952
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 08-Jul-1982
- List Entry Name:
- The Monument (Observatory)
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE MONUMENT (OBSERVATORY), WATERWORKS ROAD, EDGBASTON B16
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE MONUMENT (OBSERVATORY), WATERWORKS ROAD, EDGBASTON B16
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Birmingham (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 04768 86277
Details
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
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 217750
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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