The Woolwich Rotunda

This unusual round building was designed by Nash.
Location: Green Hill, Woolwich
Description: This marvellous Rotunda was designed by John Nash and is an unusual 24-sided building with a tent-like roof. It was built in 1814 and six years later moved from its original location to here - part of the Royal Artillery site. It was used for military training purposes and later as the regimental museum 'Firepower', which moved to the Royal Arsenal site circa 2003.
It's grade II listed and is on the English Heritage 'buildings at risk register'.


This unusual round building was designed by Nash. |
Ranking This Month: 874/2981
Pages Hit This Month: 25
Your Comments:
Other places nearby:
Tower Bridge», 5.7km
The Sun House», 11.km
Christ Church Tower», 7.0km
Hampton Court Palace», 17.km
Wandsworths Patriotic Building», 10.km
A Lighthouse in King's Cross», 8.2km
Centre Point Tower», 8.1km
Woolwich Town Hall», 0.6km
Pretty Pricey Digs», 8.8km
Camden Place», 5.0km