Tower Bridge
On the list as Tower Bridge (That Part in London Borough of Tower Hamlets)
About Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge, listed as Tower Bridge (That Part in London Borough of Tower Hamlets), is one of 21 Grade I listed buildings in Tower Hamlets and about 9,341 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 6 more Grade I buildings and 24 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1357515↗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.
Make it a walk: 5 listed buildings in about 10 minutes
Tower Hamlets · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Tower BridgeStart here
- 2
Revetment Wall to South Side of Moat, From Tower Bridge Approach to Middle Tower (Qv)Grade II* · 0.1 mi on - 3
Hospital BlockGrade II* · 0.1 mi on - 4
Church of St Peter ad VinculaGrade I · 0.1 mi on - 5
Middle TowerGrade I · 0.1 mi on
Tower of London (Inner curtain wall with mural towers, the New Armouries, the King's House and Tower Green)Grade I0.2mi
Outer Curtain Wall with Casements and Mural TowersGrade I0.2mi
Former Royal MintGrade II*0.2mi
The Mercantile Marine MemorialGrade I0.3mi
Portion of Old London WallGrade I0.3mi
The Merchant Seamen's MemorialGrade II*0.3mi2 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 walls, gates and bridges near Tower Hamlets
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Tower Bridge
Is Tower Bridge listed?
Yes. Tower Bridge (That Part in London Borough of Tower Hamlets) is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1357515), first listed on 27 September 1973.
Can you visit Tower Bridge?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
Is Tower Bridge in a conservation area?
Yes, the The Tower conservation area.
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