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CIS Tower

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CIS Tower — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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1 h–2 h
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About

CIS Tower is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

The CIS Tower is a high-rise office building on Miller Street in Manchester, England. Designed for the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) by architects Gordon Tait and G. S. Hay, the building was completed in 1962 and rises to 118 metres (387 ft) in height. As of January 2026, the Grade II listed building is the 18th-tallest in Greater Manchester and the tallest office building in the United Kingdom outside London. The tower remained as built for over 40 years, until maintenance issues on the service tower required an extensive renovation, which included covering its façade in solar panels.

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Coordinates
53.4864, -2.2383
Address
47-53 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JY
Established
1962

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Frequently asked questions

Where is CIS Tower?
CIS Tower is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.
When was CIS Tower built?
Built or established in 1962.
Who owns CIS Tower?
CIS Tower is owned by SPV Devonshire (CIS Tower) Limited.
Is CIS Tower a listed building?
CIS Tower is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.