Fortification

CLOCK TOWER IN PRESTON PARK

Grade II

A historic defensive structure or fortification.

This fortification is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II listed building, it is nationally important and of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it. It has been protected for 27 years.

Modern Heritage

Listed following the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, which strengthened protection for historic buildings.

Building Type

Fortification

Listed Since

26 August 1999

List Entry

1380948

What is a Listed Building?

Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

  • Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
  • Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
  • Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)