Memorials & monuments · North West England
The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol
In or near Manchester.
The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Wayland Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Victoria · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Tower of Strangeways Gaol is located in Manchester, postcode M3 1LP. The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1254672). 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 This List entry was subject to a Minor Enhancement on 6 December 2016. SJ8399 698-1/14/578 03/10/74 MANCHESTER Cheetham SOUTHALL STREET (North side) The Tower of HMP Manchester (Formerly listed as: The Tower of Strangeways Gaol) GV II Extraction tower for the heating and ventilation system.1866-68, by Alfred Waterhouse. Red brick with sandstone dressings. Octagonal plan. Minaret style, approx. 234 feet high, with an arched recess in each side, a perimeter gallery with brick balustraded parapet on stone corbels, and a domed cupola with louvred openings in the sides and cast-iron cresting to the roof. A very prominent landmark in this area of the city. Listing NGR: SJ 83801 99624 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 457640 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tower of Strangeways Gaol is a memorial located in the West Midlands. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4928, -2.2462
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M3 1LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Victoria — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26546319 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol?
- The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M3 1LP), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol?
- The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode M3 1LP.
- Is The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol a listed building?
- The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol free to visit?
- Yes, The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Tower Of Strangeways Gaol?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M3 1LP.