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An ice-well is a subterranean structure designed for the storage and preservation of ice during the Georgian and Victorian periods. This example, located at Park Crescent West in Westminster, dates from the nineteenth century and served the commercial needs of the surrounding urban area. Ice-wells functioned by insulating stored ice harvested during winter months, allowing it to remain frozen for use throughout warmer seasons in households, businesses, and food trades. The structure represents an important phase in urban infrastructure development before mechanical refrigeration became widespread.
A subterranean commercial ice-well (City of Westminster), Park Crescent West, W1 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1427239. View the official record →
An ice-well is a subterranean structure designed for the storage and preservation of ice during the Georgian and Victorian periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1427239.
A subterranean commercial ice-well (City of Westminster), Park Crescent West, W1 is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1427239.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Chapter House and Pyx Chamber in the abbey cloisters, Westminster Abbey (2.9 km), The Jewel Tower (3 km), Kensington Palace (3.4 km).
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