Monday, 24 November 2014

Hampstead Heath / Viaduct Bridge

Architect: Joseph Gwilt, c.1845, commissioned by the landowner in preparation for a scheme to build a housing estate on the Heath, which was then denied permission. Red brick Roman Classical design of 5 main arches with rusticated stone flanking piers. The original balustrade has been replaced by metal railings. Grade II listed. Hampstead Heath, London Borough of Camden.


(CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 - attribute: Images George Rex.)