Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leeds Dock
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Leeds Dock — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Leeds Dock is located in Leeds, Yorkshire, with the postcode LS10 1LG. The nearest railway station is Leeds, which is approximately 1 km away. Entry to the site is free, and it is accessible for wheelchair users.
About
Leeds Dock is a Grade II*-listed building in england-yorkshire, 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds showcases a vast collection of arms and armor from various cultures and historical periods. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring everything from medieval weaponry to modern firearms, as well as learn about the history and significance of these artifacts.
From the Wikipedia article
Leeds Dock (formerly New Dock and previously Clarence Dock) is a mixed development with retail, office and leisure presence by the River Aire in central Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has a large residential population in waterside apartments. The dock is adjacent to Fearns Island, a small river island housing both Leeds Lock and Leeds Dam, part of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme, as well as a nature reserve.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The dock was constructed for boats using the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the Aire and Calder Navigation to tranship goods and commodities from Leeds city centre in 1843. It was primarily used to bring coal from collieries around Rothwell and Wakefield to supply heavy industries in Hunslet and business and commerce in Leeds city centre. The western side of the dock once had a large crane on tracks along the side of the dock to load and unload goods from canal barges. In the 1990s the surrounding area was made up of Victorian industrial buildings most of which were derelict. Throughout the second half of the 20th century the area suffered steady industrial decline. The mills and many heavy…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.7918, -1.5335
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS10 1LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds South
- Established
- 1850
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds — 1 km
- Opening
- Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- royalarmouries.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5126476 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Leeds Dock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leeds Dock?
- Leeds Dock is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS10 1LG), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Leeds Dock?
- Leeds Dock — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leeds Dock?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS10 1LG.
- When was Leeds Dock built?
- Built or established in 1850.
- Is Leeds Dock a listed building?
- Leeds Dock is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Leeds Dock free to visit?
- Yes, Leeds Dock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leeds Dock?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS10 1LG.