Picton Clock Tower
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Picton Clock Tower by Ian Greig as part of the Geograph project.
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Picton Clock Tower
Image: © Ian Greig Taken: 14 Dec 2014
Built in 1884 this grade II listed building was designed by James Picton as a memorial to his wife who had died in 1879, It is in Renaissance style, and is built in stone. The tower has three stages, with a rusticated base on three steps. The bottom stage contains inscribed plaques and roundels, with urns at the corners. The middle stage has round-headed windows, and in the top stage is a clock face on each side. On top of the tower is a lead cupola with a short spire. Standing at the corners of the tower are four lamp posts carrying lanterns, and with dolphins at the bases.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.398194
Longitude
-2.913899