Harpur Centre Chimneys - Harpur Street, Bedford, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 52° 08.149 W 000° 28.107
30U E 673251 N 5779166
This pair of chimneys are atop the Harpur Centre, formerly Bedford Modern School, in Bedford. The building is on the west side of Harpur Street.
Waymark Code: WMQN4V
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/06/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
Views: 2

This pair of chimneys, made from Portland stone, have an octagonal cross-section. The lower parts of the chimneys have various shades of the stone used giving a banding effect. The tops of the chimneys are joined together and have the stonework has decorative carving.
Private or Public Property?: Private

What material is it made from?: Stone

When was it made?: 01/01/1834

Estimated Height of chimney (please include whether metres or feet): 3 metres (10 feet)

Type of building e.g. house, hotel etc: Former school

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