Markham Moor Scorer Building

The Markham Moor Scorer Building is a roadside service structure with four concrete columns and a curved roof design. The roof height varies between approximately 5 and 37 feet, creating a distinctive silhouette across the entire composition.

This structure was built in 1960 by architect Sam Scorer and engineer Dr. Hajnal-Kónyi as a petrol station for National Benzole. It became an example of modern commercial design serving motorway traffic of that era.

The building shows how architects of that era experimented boldly with new materials and forms for roadside service buildings. You can still see today how the slender concrete structure conveys the idea of modern, lightweight design.

The building is located directly along the A638 near Retford and is easy to spot from the main road. You can view the structure from outside as it operates as a service facility for travelers passing through.

The roof is made from a thin concrete shell about 75 millimeters thick, engineered to appear to float weightlessly above the supporting columns. This technical solution was experimental when created and shows the boldness of the design approach at that time.

Location: West Drayton

GPS coordinates: 53.25688,-0.92770

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02