Free-standing red brick and iron clock tower, 50 feet in height, and constructed in 1896.
Preston Park CA
LLHA0170
Free-standing red brick and iron clock tower, 50 feet in height, and constructed in 1896. It has a square section, and rises in four stages. Its design is particularly decorative, including flower motifs, pilasters and a cupola with dolphin-shaped weather vane. The decoration is picked out in gold paint. The clock tower (and park) was donated to Brighton by Alderman Sir John Blaker, 1st baron of Brighton. His monogram is included on the clock tower.
ii Good quality example of a clock tower in its original park setting
v Particular aesthetic interest due to its elaborate decoration and delicate design
i Close association with Alderman Sir John Blaker, 1st baron of Brighton, who donated the park and clock tower to the city. His monogram is incorporated into the design
i Within the Preston Park conservation area. The conservation area is characterised by red brick villa-style terraced houses. The open space of the park contrasts with the built form of the majority of the conservation area.
iii The clock tower forms a focal point in the Park, creating a greater sense of place for the space
i One of only a few ornamental park clock towers, the others are listed grade II.
i The clock and tower are intact
2015
