Mid 20th century demolished lido, North Road, Brentwood (EHER 80514)
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Summary
The former site of a lido built in 1935, situated at the east end of North Road. The site had previously been occupied by allotment gardens. It measured 120 by 48 feet and included public baths as well as a pool. It closed in circa 1976. By 2006, the former lido site had been redeveloped as a children's play ground and partly a retail "superstore" or supermarket.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5952 9403 (89m by 97m) (2 map features) |
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Type and Period
- ALLOTMENT (Mid 20th century to Unknown - 1935 AD (pre))
- BATHS (Mid 20th century to Late 20th century - 1935 AD to 1976 AD)
- LIDO (Mid 20th century to Late 20th century - 1935 AD to 1976 AD)
- OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL (Mid 20th century to Late 20th century - 1935 AD to 1976 AD)
- CHILDRENS PLAYGROUND (21st century - 2006 AD to 2050 AD)
- SUPERMARKET (21st century - 2006 AD to 2050 AD)
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Brentwood Pool, North Road, was opened in 1935 and closed 1976. It measured 120 by 48 feet. <1>
Historical OS mapping shows that the complex included baths and a swimming pool. Mapping from the early 20th century shows that the site was previously occupied by allotment gardens. The 2005 OS mapping shows that the area is now a play area and is also partly encroached upon by a building labelled as a "superstore". <2> <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX75760 Article: Smith, J.. 2005. Liquid Assests: The lidos and open air swimming pools of Britain. p 177.
- <2> SEX54230 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1920s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (3rd edition). 25 inch.
- <3> SEX54230 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1920s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (3rd edition). 25 inch.
- <4> SEX60991 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1945-present. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 Post War National Grid (5th Epoch). 1:2500.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1442040
- National Monuments Record: TQ 59 SE 42