Berkeley Memorial

Monument in Basseterre, Saint Kitts From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Berkeley Memorial stands in the centre of the Circus in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis. The memorial features a drinking fountain as well as a clock. There are four clock faces, each one facing one of the four streets leading to the Circus. It was built in honour of Thomas Berkeley.

Coordinates17.295254°N 62.723737°W / 17.295254; -62.723737
DesignerGeorge Smith and Co, Glasgow, Scotland
Completiondate1883
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Berkeley Memorial Clock Tower
Berkeley Memorial Clock Tower
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LocationBasseterre, Saint Kitts
Coordinates17.295254°N 62.723737°W / 17.295254; -62.723737
DesignerGeorge Smith and Co, Glasgow, Scotland
Completion date1883
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Architecture

The structure contains a clock and a fountain. It was designed and built by George Smith and Co. from Glasgow, Scotland. The foundry produced two other similar structures, but only that of Saint-Christophe survived.[1]

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