Sunday, 23 November 2014

Viaduct Bridge / Hampstead

Architect: Joseph Gwilt, c.1845, commissioned by the landowner in preparation for a scheme to build a housing estate on the Heath, which was 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 The original balustrade has been replaced by metal railings (see below). Grade II listed. Hampstead Heath, London Borough of Camden. 


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

Postmarked May 1905, showing what is now known as Viaduct Bridge (architect: Joseph Gwilt, c.1845). Hampstead Heath, London Borough of Camden.