Cormorant Pond |
Hob Uid: 1507962 | |
Location : Greater London Authority City of Westminster Non Civil Parish
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Grid Ref : TQ2814383312 |
Summary : The former panda pit at London Zoo was constructed in about 1950 and in 1959-60 was converted into a seal pond by Franz Stengelhofen, the zoo's architect. It was later used as a Cormorant Pond. It is a circular concrete-lined pond, with a diameter of 13 metres, enclosed by a low perimeter stone wall. In the centre is a rocky concrete island. |
More information : The former panda pit at London Zoo was constructed in about 1950 and in 1959-60 was converted into a seal pond by Franz Stengelhofen, the zoo's architect. It was later used as a Cormorant Pond. It is a circular concrete-lined pond, with a diameter of 13 metres, enclosed by a low perimeter stone wall. In the centre is a rocky concrete island. (1) |