Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard
In or near Horsley.
Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Stephen Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Derby · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Accumulator Tower is located in St Mary's Goods Yard, Derby, with the postcode DE1 3TP. The nearest railway station is Derby, which is 1.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1230521). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details MANSFIELD ROAD 1. SK 35 36 (east side) ) 5/117C Accumulator Tower to the south of Grain Warehouse in St Mary's Goods Yard GV II 2. Accumulator Tower. c1860. Red brick with white and blue brick dressings. Slate roof. Blue brick chamfered plinth. White brick corner pilaster strips, double first floor bands, and eaves cornice. 2 storey, square plan with single storey square plan pavillions to the east. West front has 2 round headed windows on the ground floor with unusually complex metal glazing, under ashlar rusticated heads. Above 2 similar windows. Included for group value only. This building was probably designed for the Midland Railway by Thompson and Fryer. Listing NGR: SK3551836860 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 405426 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Museum of Making showcases Derby's 300-year history of manufacturing, highlighting its significance as the site of the world's first factory. It aims to inspire creativity through its contemporary exhibits and collections related to the area's rich history of innovation.
Place summary
The Accumulator Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located to the south of the Grain Warehouse in St Mary's Goods Yard, Derby, in the East Midlands. This structure is notable for its historical significance within the area, contributing to the industrial heritage of Derby.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9280, -1.4731
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE1 3TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby North
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.derbymuseums.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26524195 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard?
- Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE1 3TP), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard?
- Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE1 3TP.
- Is Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard a listed building?
- Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard free to visit?
- Yes, Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Accumulator Tower To The South Of Grain Warehouse In St Mary's Goods Yard?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE1 3TP.