Memorials & monuments · London
Accumulator Tower and Chimney
In or near City of London.
Accumulator Tower and Chimney — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Limehouse · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Accumulator Tower and Chimney is located in Tower Hamlets, London, with the postcode E14 7HZ. The nearest railway station is Limehouse, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Accumulator Tower and Chimney is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1065116). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Heritage listing
Details The entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 13 December 2018. MILL PLACE E14 1. West Side 4431 Accumulator Tower and Chimney TQ 3681 17/656 11 C1855 early Armstrong accumulator tower of octagonal shape with chimney stack, also octagonal, built onto north side, the pumping station demolished. Presumably built to provide hydraulic power for the cranes etc, of the Regent's Canal Dock, whose engineer was Rendel. The tower is built of stock brick with a cornice and parapet, white brick and stone dressings. Slit windows to 3 faces. This asset was previously listed twice. The duplicate record (List entry number 1242312) was removed from the List on 13 December 2018. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 206095 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Accumulator Tower and Chimney is a notable industrial structure located in the UK. Visitors can explore its historical significance and architectural features.
Place summary
Accumulator Tower and Chimney is a Grade II listed building located in London. This structure serves as a memorial and is notable for its historical significance in the development of electrical engineering.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5120, -0.0349
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 7HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Limehouse — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.towerhamletsmosques.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26318225 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Accumulator Tower and Chimney?
- Accumulator Tower and Chimney is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 7HZ), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Accumulator Tower and Chimney?
- Accumulator Tower and Chimney — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Accumulator Tower and Chimney?
- The nearest railway station is Limehouse, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 7HZ.
- Is Accumulator Tower and Chimney a listed building?
- Accumulator Tower and Chimney is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Accumulator Tower and Chimney free to visit?
- Yes, Accumulator Tower and Chimney is free to enter.
- How do I get to Accumulator Tower and Chimney?
- The nearest railway station is Limehouse, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 7HZ.