Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Old Water Tower
In or near Langton Matravers.
The Old Water Tower — a water tower in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Old Water Tower is a water tower located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Water Tower is a memorial located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance and stands as a reminder of the region's past. The structure contributes to the cultural landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6035, -1.9561
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Swanage
- Postcode
- BH19 2DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26445994 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Water Tower?
- The Old Water Tower is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 2DP), in the parish of Swanage.
- What is The Old Water Tower?
- The Old Water Tower — a water tower in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Old Water Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 2DP.
- Is The Old Water Tower a protected site?
- Yes — The Old Water Tower is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Old Water Tower free to visit?
- Yes, The Old Water Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Old Water Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 2DP.