Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Front Tower At Wellington Mills
In or near Kirkheaton.
Front Tower At Wellington Mills — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lockwood · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Front Tower at Wellington Mills is located in Kirklees, Yorkshire, with the postcode HD3 3BZ. The nearest railway station is Lockwood, which is 2.8 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Front Tower At Wellington Mills is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1229929). 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 PLOVER ROAD 1. 5113 (West Side) Lindley Front tower at Wellington Mills SE 1117 26/1084 II 2. Mid C19. Hammer dressed stone. Hipped slate roof, sprocketed, with elaborate and conspicuous cast iron cresting. 4 storeys and attic. Moulded eaves cornice on brackets. Continuous sill bands and impost bands. 2 ranges of round-arched sashes with keystones. Stone-fronted gabled dormer with oculis. Segment-headed arch on ground floor with vermiculated voussoirs and moulded imposts. Frieze above with "Wellington Mills" incised in good serifed lettering. Cast iron gates with fleur-de-lys finials. Spur stones. Listing NGR: SE1162017612 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 404512 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Front Tower at Wellington Mills is a Grade II listed memorial located in Yorkshire. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6549, -1.8257
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD3 3BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Lockwood — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26523655 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Front Tower At Wellington Mills?
- Front Tower At Wellington Mills is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD3 3BZ), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Front Tower At Wellington Mills?
- Front Tower At Wellington Mills — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Front Tower At Wellington Mills?
- The nearest railway station is Lockwood, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD3 3BZ.
- Is Front Tower At Wellington Mills a listed building?
- Front Tower At Wellington Mills is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Front Tower At Wellington Mills a protected site?
- Yes — Front Tower At Wellington Mills is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Front Tower At Wellington Mills free to visit?
- Yes, Front Tower At Wellington Mills is free to enter.
- How do I get to Front Tower At Wellington Mills?
- The nearest railway station is Lockwood, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD3 3BZ.