| Identification / पहचान | |
| Reference Number / संदर्भ संख्या | PB02016862 |
| Built Heritage/Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल |
Built Heritage |
| Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम |
Clock Tower market |
| State / राज्य | Punjab |
| District / जिला | Amritsar |
| Manual District | |
| Sub District / उप-जिला | Amritsar (M Corp.) |
| Manual Sub District | |
| Village / गाँव | Bhagtupura |
| Manual Village | |
| Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन | Colonial - औपनिवेशिककाल |
| Date/Period तारीख/युग |
C. 18th - 19th Cent. CE |
| Sub Period | 1910 |
| Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति | Amritsar |
| Latitude / अक्षांश | 31 37 14 |
| Longitude / देशान्तर | 74 52 33 |
| Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग | |
| Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग | It is situated at a distance of 1 km from Amritsar Bus Stand. |
| Air Port / विमानपत्तन | Amritsar Airport |
| Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन | Amritsar Railway Station |
| Bus Station / बस स्टैंड | Amritsar Bus Stand |
| Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | |
| Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं | Plain- मैदान |
| Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण | Amritsar lies between the river Beas and Ravi forming the lower part of Upper Bari Doab of Punjab Plain. This structure lies in a sub-urban area. |
| History / इतिहास | |
| Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास | It is another famous structure from the colonial era of the city. The clock tower market although still functional is surrounded by the chaos of this busy market. |
| Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण |
The market has lent its name to this area and happens to be one of the most famous landmarks of the city. People actually check out the vibrant market area for curios, as the entire region is known for selling a wide and fine range of handicrafts, such as suits, sarees and kurtas, bangles, souvenirs, local crafts and much more. |
| Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली | British Period - अंग्रेजी काल |
| Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल |
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| Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण |
This is a two structure made on a rectangular plan. The main entrance is approached by a flight of stairs and three rectangular openings having screen work and a arch above it. There are series of windows with glass pane and balcony with iron railing on either side of the main entrance. The structure has flat roof with Bengali Chattri on top having cupola chattri on its both sides. |
| Structure material and other material संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
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| Building/Structure material and other material used प्रयोग में लाई गई इमारती / संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
The structure is built using bricks, lime and plaster. The windows and doors in balcony are made of wood and glass. The railing on balcony is made up of iron. |
| Usage(s) & Sub Type | |
| Usage(s) / प्रयोग | Living Monument - प्रयोग |
| Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग | Commercial |
| Ownership / स्वामित्व | Private - निजी |
| Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था | Unprotected- असंरक्षित |
| Plan/Elevation विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास | |
| Published Reference / प्रकाशित संदर्भ | |
| Author / लेखक | NA |
| Name / नाम | NA |
| Year / वर्ष | NA |
| Published/Unpublished प्रकाशित / अप्रकाशित |
Unpublished |
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