Canal locks · London
Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin
In or near City of London.
Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin — architectural structure in Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- East India · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Blackwall Pier and Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin, the nearest railway station is East India, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is E14 2DF. Entry is free.
About
Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "architectural structure in Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5081°, 0.0034°.
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Heritage listing
Details EAST INDIA DOCK E14 1. 4431 Blackwall Pier and Entrance Lock to former TQ 3980 27/1 East India Dock Basin II 2. C1803 origin with later enlargement, the entrance lock to Rennie and Walker's East India Dock Basin. Brick faced with ashlar coping to quays, partly timber fended. The lock has now been backed filled up to later C19 iron plated lock gates but beyond them the quay walls have pairs of grooves cut in ashlar blocks probably for earlier set of gates. The quays and pier retain their complement of bollards and capstans. Listing NGR: TQ3913180701 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 441617 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
East India Quay is a deep water berth on the River Thames, suitable for vessels up to 80 metres long. It is available for booking by visiting ships and yachts and is located near major transport links and attractions.
Place summary
Blackwall Pier and Entrance Lock to Former East India Dock Basin is located in London. This Grade II listed building serves as an important historical structure related to the city's maritime heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5081, 0.0034
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 2DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Phone
- +44(0)20 7378 1211
- Nearest railway station
- East India — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.livetts.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q27082768 (CC0)
- commons: Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin - 2023-04-29.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin?
- Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 2DF), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin?
- Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin — architectural structure in Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK.
- How do I get to Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin?
- The nearest railway station is East India, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 2DF.
- Is Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin a listed building?
- Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin free to visit?
- Yes, Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackwall Pier And Entrance Lock To Former East India Dock Basin?
- The nearest railway station is East India, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 2DF.