Building record 1413100000 - The Clock Tower, Market Square

At the centre of Market Square, and forming the focus to views from all directions, is the ragstone clock tower. Built in 1876 to a Gothick design by David Brandon, the clock tower has become a local landmark within the town. This is a local building of note within the Conservation Area of Aylesbury (B1).
A clock tower with two drinking fountains. Built from 1876 to 1877 to designs by the architect David Brandon in a Gothic Revival style.
Reasons for Designation:
The clock tower with two drinking fountains, built from 1876 to 1877, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
Architectural interest: - the clock tower is a finely-detailed and well-executed example of the Gothic Revival style by the architect David Brandon with good quality stone carvings, including ornate niches enriched with flora and fauna, engaged Corinthian columns and acanthus leaf decoration.
Group value: - for the historic and functional relationship with the Town Hall, the former County Constabulary Headquarters and the Judge’s Lodgings (NHLE 1117935, Grade II+) as well as the Aylesbury War Memorial (NHLE 1444658, Grade II), the Statue of Lord Chesham (NHLE 1319202, Grade II) and two Flanking Lion Statues (NHLE 1160188, Grade II). [Detailed description] (B2).