Memorials & monuments · London
Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station
In or near City of London.
Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- London Cannon Street · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Pair of Towers at Cannon Street Station, the nearest railway station is London Cannon Street, located just 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for navigation is EC4R 3TE.
About
Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1192326). 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 COUSIN LANE EC4 1. 5002 Western Tower to Cannon Street Station TQ 3280 NE 16/424 5.6.72. II 2. 1865-6, perhaps by E M Barry. One of a pair of towers formerly marking junction of train shed with bridge over Thames. Yellow brick with plain, channelled lower stage and more elaborate, open arched upper part with cornice and parapet. Square, domed roof with squat lantern and spire. For other tower see under Allhallow's Lane. Listing NGR: TQ3253180666 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 199411 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
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Place summary
The Pair of Towers at Cannon Street Station is a memorial located in the City of London, EC4R. The western tower is part of the station infrastructure and is designated as a Grade II listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5094, -0.0917
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4R 3TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 020 7403 0900
- Nearest railway station
- London Cannon Street — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.clink.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26486999 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station?
- Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4R 3TE), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station?
- Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station?
- The nearest railway station is London Cannon Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4R 3TE.
- Is Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station a listed building?
- Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station free to visit?
- Yes, Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pair Of Towers At Cannon Street Station Western Tower To Cannon Street Station?
- The nearest railway station is London Cannon Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4R 3TE.