Dawson's Heights, Overhill Road (2)
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Dawson's Heights, Overhill Road (2)
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 1 Nov 2014
A landmark building due to its elevated position, its craggy, stepped silhouette appearing as a man-made extension to the hill atop which it stands. Its 300 flats, each with its own balcony, are in two parallel ranges separated by a green space. In contrast to many public housing projects of the time - it was built in 1964-72 - it is clad in brown brick. Designed by Southwark Architect's Department. A listing application in 2012 by the Twentieth Century Society was rejected despite being supported by English Heritage.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.447507
Longitude
-0.066767