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Latitude: 50.7362 / 50°44'10"N
Longitude: -1.7802 / 1°46'48"W
OS Eastings: 415606
OS Northings: 92982
OS Grid: SZ156929
Mapcode National: GBR 55B.LS0
Mapcode Global: FRA 7754.D8V
Plus Code: 9C2WP6P9+FW
Entry Name: The Former Watch and Clock Fusee Chain Factory
Listing Date: 12 February 1976
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1108213
English Heritage Legacy ID: 101398
ID on this website: 101108213
Location: Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, BH23
County: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parish: Christchurch
Built-Up Area: Christchurch
Traditional County: Hampshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Dorset
Church of England Parish: Christchurch Holy Trinity
Church of England Diocese: Winchester
Tagged with: Building
BARGATES
1. (South West Side)
5187
The former Watch and
Clock Fusee Chain Factory
SZ 1592 1/66
SZ 1592 1A/66
II GV
2.
1845. Founded and built by William Hart. In use for the manufacture of Watch
and Clock chains until 1899. Christchurch was the most important centre for
this industry which was also carried on in the workhouse and as a domestic or
cottage industry. Red brick with grey headers. Slate root. 2 storeys.
North-east or entrance facade has plaque giving ante in gable end, 2 windows and
vehicle doors below. North-west, or side, elevation has 7 bays with brick
pilasters between. Slate hinging above windows which are mostly of 3 lights each,
those of ground floor with cambered arches. All with glazing bars. South-west
end facade rendered.
The Priory Garage, the former Watch and Clock Fusee Chain Factory and
Nos 22 and 24 form a group of which the Priory Garage is a building of
local interest.
Listing NGR: SZ1560692982
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