Balfron Tower
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Balfron Tower
Balfron Tower is one of 39 Grade II* listed buildings in Tower Hamlets and about 22,127 in England. It was listed on 14 March 1996, and its entry was last amended on 15 October 2015. It stands in the Balfron Tower conservation area. Within 400 metres are 10 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1334931↗Grade II* is for particularly important buildings of more than special interest, about 5.8% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Make it a walk: 2 listed buildings in about 10 minutes
Tower Hamlets · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Balfron TowerStart here
- 2
Global Switch London NorthGrade II* · 0.2 mi on
2 more listed buildings within 150 metres
Grade I and II* ones open their own page; Grade II ones open the official list entry.
Grade I and II* houses near Tower Hamlets
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Balfron Tower
Is Balfron Tower listed?
Yes. Balfron Tower is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1334931), first listed on 14 March 1996.
Can you visit Balfron Tower?
Many listed buildings are private homes; this one can be seen from the street.
Is Balfron Tower in a conservation area?
Yes, the Balfron Tower conservation area.
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