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Clock Turret in Station Approach

A Grade II Listed Building in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey

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Coordinates

Latitude: 53.3074 / 53°18'26"N

Longitude: -4.6312 / 4°37'52"W

OS Eastings: 224785

OS Northings: 382163

OS Grid: SH247821

Mapcode National: GBR GMYY.TML

Mapcode Global: WH31B.T4VB

Plus Code: 9C5Q8949+WG

Entry Name: Clock Turret in Station Approach

Listing Date: 25 July 1994

Last Amended: 25 July 1994

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 14735

Building Class: Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces

ID on this website: 300014735

Location: In forecourt of entrance to Holyhead station and ferry terminal, reached via incline from main bridge over railway.

County: Isle of Anglesey

Community: Holyhead (Caergybi)

Community: Holyhead

Built-Up Area: Holyhead

Traditional County: Anglesey

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History

Iron clock turret unveiled 17 June 1878 by Albert Edward, Prince of Wales to mark completion of old harbour extension; formerly stood approx 50m to N between former Station Hotel and dockside.

Exterior

Each side has clock-face with Roman numerals set in aedicule (clock by Joyce of Whitchurch); ribands below face; this stage surmounted by urn finial set on pyramidal roof. Lower stage has Ionic columns to corners supporting moulded cornice, and plaques with swan-necked pediments, and inscriptions. Panelled plinth; small doorway to S.

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