2016

TQ2777 : Chelsea Embankment

taken 8 years ago, near to Chelsea, Kensington And Chelsea, England

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Chelsea Embankment
Chelsea Embankment
Chelsea Embankment :: TQ2877

The embankment was completed in 1874 to a design by Joseph Bazalgette, and was part of the Metropolitan Board of Works' grand scheme to provide London with a modern sewage system. Grade II listed. LinkExternal link
The A3212 follows the embankment.
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A3212 Road

The A3212 runs 3.6 miles from Battersea Bridge to Trafalgar Square.
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Listed Buildings and Structures

Listed buildings and structures are officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. There are over half a million listed structures in the United Kingdom, covered by around 375,000 listings.
Listed status is more commonly associated with buildings or groups of buildings, however it can cover many other structures, including bridges, headstones, steps, ponds, monuments, walls, phone boxes, wrecks, parks, and heritage sites, and in more recent times a road crossing (Abbey Road) and graffiti art (Banksy 'Spy-booth') have been included.

In England and Wales there are three main listing designations;
Grade I (2.5%) - exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II* (5.5%) - particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
Grade II (92%) - nationally important and of special interest.

There are also locally listed structures (at the discretion of local authorities) using A, B and C designations.

In Scotland three classifications are also used but the criteria are different. There are around 47,500 Listed buildings.
Category A (8%)- generally equivalent to Grade I and II* in England and Wales
Category B (51%)- this appears generally to cover the ground of Grade II, recognising national importance.
Category C (41%)- buildings of local importance, probably with some overlap with English Grade II.

In Northern Ireland the criteria are similar to Scotland, but the classifications are:
Grade A (2.3%)
Grade B+ (4.7%)
Grade B (93%)

Read more at Wikipedia LinkExternal link


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TQ2777, 1081 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 23 July, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 21 February, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 2708 7754 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:28.9528N 0:10.2772W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 2705 7752
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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