Castlemead

Castlemead is the tallest high-rise building in Bristol, England. Designed by A.J. Hines and started in 1973, work was halted by a recession in the property market and it was completed in 1981.[1] The building has a roof height of 80 metres or 262 feet and consists of 18 floors, 17 of which are offices. Castlemead is owned by Regional Properties Ltd and managed by Knight Frank LLP.

Castlemead
General information
StatusComplete
Typeoffices
LocationBristol, England
Coordinates51.4571°N 2.5852°W / 51.4571; -2.5852
Construction started1973
Opening1981
Height
Roof80 m (260 ft)
Technical details
Floor count18
Design and construction
ArchitectA.J. Hines

The building is a short walk from Castle Park and the River Avon, and the Cabot Circus and Broadmead shopping areas.[2]

Companies contained within the building include: Beaufort Securities Stockbrokers, IBEX Global UK, Marsh Commercial, Equiniti, Bristol IT Company and MWB Business Exchange. The building is also used by organisations including Lloyds TSB, and the City of Bristol College for holding exams.

See also

References
  1. "Castlemead, Bristol, UK". Manchester History. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
  2. "Castlemead". Completely Office. Retrieved 16 October 2015.


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