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Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier

A Grade II Listed Building in Rochester, Medway

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.3906 / 51°23'26"N

Longitude: 0.5008 / 0°30'2"E

OS Eastings: 574088

OS Northings: 168693

OS Grid: TQ740686

Mapcode National: GBR PPN.MG5

Mapcode Global: VHJLT.M9LT

Plus Code: 9F329GR2+68

Entry Name: Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier

Listing Date: 24 October 1950

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1185511

English Heritage Legacy ID: 172967

ID on this website: 101185511

Location: Rochester, Medway, Kent, ME1

County: Medway

Electoral Ward/Division: Rochester West

Parish: Non Civil Parish

Built-Up Area: Rochester

Traditional County: Kent

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Kent

Church of England Parish: Rochester St Peter Parish Centre

Church of England Diocese: Rochester

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Summary


This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 29 January 2024 to correct architect's name and to reformat the text to current standards.

TQ 7468
7/36

ROCHESTER ESPLANADE
Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier

24.10.50

GV
II

Balustrade between River Medway and Esplanade. Erected 1914 re-using parts of William Cubitt's bridge of 1856 which was demolished to make way for the present road bridge (qv). Bulbous limestone balusters with coping and plinth. Large panelled plinth carries a lamp on tall fluted column (similar to those on the 1914 bridge). The pier end terminates with a pair of low panelled piers with fluted columns (but no lamps).

Listing NGR: TQ7408868693

Description


This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 29 January 2024 to correct architect's name and to reformat the text to current standards.

TQ 7468
7/36

ROCHESTER ESPLANADE
Balustrade between Rochester Bridge and Rochester Pier

24.10.50

GV
II

Balustrade between River Medway and Esplanade. Erected 1914 re-using parts of William Cubitt's bridge of 1856 which was demolished to make way for the present road bridge (qv). Bulbous limestone balusters with coping and plinth. Large panelled plinth carries a lamp on tall fluted column (similar to those on the 1914 bridge). The pier end terminates with a pair of low panelled piers with fluted columns (but no lamps).

Listing NGR: TQ7408868693

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