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Latitude: 53.3074 / 53°18'26"N
Longitude: -4.6312 / 4°37'52"W
OS Eastings: 224785
OS Northings: 382163
OS Grid: SH247821
Mapcode National: GBR GMYY.TML
Mapcode Global: WH31B.T4VB
Plus Code: 9C5Q8949+WG
Entry Name: Clock Turret in Station Approach
Listing Date: 25 July 1994
Last Amended: 25 July 1994
Grade: II
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 14735
Building Class: Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
ID on this website: 300014735
Location: In forecourt of entrance to Holyhead station and ferry terminal, reached via incline from main bridge over railway.
County: Isle of Anglesey
Community: Holyhead (Caergybi)
Community: Holyhead
Built-Up Area: Holyhead
Traditional County: Anglesey
Tagged with: Architectural structure
Iron clock turret unveiled 17 June 1878 by Albert Edward, Prince of Wales to mark completion of old harbour extension; formerly stood approx 50m to N between former Station Hotel and dockside.
Each side has clock-face with Roman numerals set in aedicule (clock by Joyce of Whitchurch); ribands below face; this stage surmounted by urn finial set on pyramidal roof. Lower stage has Ionic columns to corners supporting moulded cornice, and plaques with swan-necked pediments, and inscriptions. Panelled plinth; small doorway to S.
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