Memorials & monuments · South East England
Lavatory Tower
In or near Canterbury.
Lavatory Tower — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Lavatory Tower in Canterbury, Kent, you can take a train to Canterbury West station, which is 0.7 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is CT1 2EP.
About
Lavatory Tower is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1336825). 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 TR 1557 NW 5/1E 944 THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS Lavatory Tower I C1160 part of Christchurch Monastery. Listing NGR: TR1512757958 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 170533 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Canterbury Cathedral is a historic site with over 1,400 years of significance, recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture, stained glass, and extensive collections, as well as participate in various events and worship services.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lavatory Tower is a Grade I listed memorial located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, reflecting the era in which it was constructed.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2801, 1.0833
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529633 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lavatory Tower?
- Lavatory Tower is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2EP), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Lavatory Tower?
- Lavatory Tower — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lavatory Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2EP.
- Is Lavatory Tower a listed building?
- Lavatory Tower is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Lavatory Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Lavatory Tower is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Lavatory Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Lavatory Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lavatory Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2EP.