Listed Building: NOS 1-47, CUPOLA IN CENTRE COURT, FOORD ALMSHOUSES NOS 48-64, 1-47 (1086430)

Grade II*
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 1357, 2, 205
Date assigned 24 October 1950
Date last amended

Description

ROCHESTER PRIESTFIELDS TQ 76 NW 2/205 Nos 1-47, Cupola in centre court, Foord Almshouses Nos 48-64, 1-47 24-10-50 GV II* Central Cupola tempietto in centre of courtyard of Nos 1-47 Foord Almshouses. 1927 by E Guy Dawber. Stone, wood and copper. Circular and octagonal on plan, single storey with dome; paired Tuscan Doric columns at angles, entablature and frieze broken forward above with attached cartouche coats of arms, bell profile conical roof. Statue of Flora (?) by Ernest Gilick now in forecourt of Foord Almshouses Nos 48-64 was formerly on apex of dome. Listing NGR: TQ7367067086

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  • Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

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Location

Grid reference TQ 7371 6712 (point)
Map sheet TQ76NW

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Record last edited

Nov 15 2006 5:35PM