The Rom
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| The Rom | |
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| Location | Hornchurch |
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| Area | 8,000 square metres (86,000 sq ft) |
| Built | 1978 |
| Architect | Adrian Rolt |
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Listed Building – Grade II
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| Official name: The Rom Skatepark | |
| Designated | 11 September 2014 |
| Reference no. | 1419328[1] |
The Rom is a Grade II listed skatepark in Hornchurch, East London, England. Built in 1978, and designed by Adrian Rolt of G-Force, it is the most completely preserved purpose-built skatepark in England. It is the first skatepark in Europe to achieve listed status and the second such structure worldwide.
History
It was built and opened in August 1978 and is named after the adjacent River Rom. It was designed by Adrian Rolt of G-Force.[1][2] Rolt is considered the leading skatepark designer of the 1970s. In 2014 it was given Grade II listed status becoming only the second skateboard park in the world to achieve preservation status after the Bro Bowl in Tampa, Florida.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Layout
The skatepark occupies an area of 8,000 square metres (86,000 sq ft). The central 4,000 square metres (43,000 sq ft) is surfaced in Shotcrete pressurised concrete.[1]
See also
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