Tynemouth, Front Street, clock tower

HER Number:
7335

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
Tynemouth, Front Street, clock tower

Place:
Tynemouth

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:

Site Type: Broad:
Tower

Site Type: Specific:
Clock Tower

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Clock tower and drinking fountain. 1861 by Oliver and Lamb. Polychrome brick and ashlar with lead roofs. Venetian Gothic style. Tall square tower with 8-panelled door on east side. Arches over granite bowls on north and south sides. Clock faces under pyramidal roof. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
3710

Northing:
6940

Grid Reference:
NZ37106940

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 10/71