Memorials & monuments · South East England
West Pylon
West Pylon — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Pylon is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1381681). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details BRIGHTON TQ21SE LONDON ROAD 577-1/1/398 (West side) West Pylon GV II Pylon, one of 2 erected on either side of the A23 in 1928 to mark the extension of the County Borough of Brighton. By John Leopold Denman. Stone. The pylon is wedge-shaped in plan, with the narrow end pointing inwards, towards the road; the 2 long sides and the outer side are very slightly concave in plan but with flat panels superimposed upon them, and concave-chamfered buttresses at the corners; the narrow end is treated as a tapering engaged column; the long sides carry inscriptions and emblems of Brighton and the County of Sussex, carved in relief; the top of the pylon is set back all round, and fluted. Listing NGR: TQ2915910610 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 482044 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Pylon is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8806, -0.1654
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- Pyecombe
- Postcode
- BN45 7FH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Sussex
Sources
- wikidata: Q26661778 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Pylon?
- West Pylon is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN45 7FH), in the parish of Pyecombe.
- Is West Pylon a listed building?
- West Pylon is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Pylon free to visit?
- Yes, West Pylon is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Pylon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BN45 7FH. It sits within the Mid Sussex parliamentary constituency.