Former Royal Mint
On the list as The Royal Mint
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Former Royal Mint
Former Royal Mint, listed as The Royal Mint, is one of 39 Grade II* listed buildings in Tower Hamlets and about 22,127 in England. It was among the first 500 buildings in Tower Hamlets to be listed, on 27 September 1973. It stands in the The Tower conservation area. Within 400 metres are 8 more Grade I buildings and 42 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1357516↗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: 5 listed buildings in about 15 minutes
Tower Hamlets · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Former Royal MintStart here
- 2
Tower Bridge ApproachGrade I · 0.1 mi on - 3
Revetment Wall to South Side of Moat, From Tower Bridge Approach to Middle Tower (Qv)Grade II* · 0.1 mi on - 4
Tower BridgeGrade I · 0.1 mi on - 5
Church of St Peter ad VinculaGrade I · 0.2 mi on
Portion of Old London WallGrade I0.2mi
Outer Curtain Wall with Casements and Mural TowersGrade I0.2mi
White TowerGrade I0.2mi
Tower of London (Inner curtain wall with mural towers, the New Armouries, the King's House and Tower Green)Grade I0.2mi
The Mercantile Marine MemorialGrade I0.2mi
The Merchant Seamen's MemorialGrade II*0.2mi5 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 Former Royal Mint
Is Former Royal Mint listed?
Yes. The Royal Mint is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1357516), first listed on 27 September 1973.
Can you visit Former Royal Mint?
Many listed buildings are private homes; this one can be seen from the street.
Is Former Royal Mint in a conservation area?
Yes, the The Tower conservation area.
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