Blackwall Basin
About Blackwall Basin
Blackwall Basin is one of 21 Grade I listed buildings in Tower Hamlets and about 9,341 in England. It was among the first 37 buildings in Tower Hamlets to be listed, on 1 July 1983. 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 1242449↗Grade I is for buildings of exceptional interest, about 2.5% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Finding Blackwall Basin
Tower Hamlets
Isle of Dogs Pumping StationGrade II*0.3mi
Quay Walls,Copings and Butresses to Import Dock and Export DockGrade I0.4mi
St Matthias Old ChurchGrade II*0.5mi
Poplar Recreation Ground MemorialGrade II*0.5mi
Global Switch London NorthGrade II*0.6mi
Warehouses and General Offices at Western End of North QuayGrade I0.6miGrade I walls, gates and bridges near Tower Hamlets
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Blackwall Basin
Is Blackwall Basin listed?
Yes. Blackwall Basin is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1242449), first listed on 1 July 1983.
Can you visit Blackwall Basin?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
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Sources: Historic England, National Heritage List for England (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, battlefields, World Heritage Sites), October 2026, inside the ONS 2022 built-up-area boundary. All under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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