Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Accumulator Tower on south side of river entrance to Alfred Pier Dock
Accumulator Tower on south side of river entrance to Alfred Pier Dock — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Accumulator Tower on south side of river entrance to Alfred Pier Dock is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1259874). 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 SJ 39 SW WALLASEY ALFRED PIER DOCK (south side) Wallasey 3/38 Accumulator tower on south side of river entrance to - Alfred Dock - II Accumulator tower. Dock dates from 1860. Possibly by J.B. Hartley. Brick with rock-faced stone dressings. Square 2- stage tower. Stone base string course, corbelled cornice and coping to parapet; quoins to clasping buttresses. Windows to 1st stage have rock-faced jambs and ashlar pointed arches with round soffits; paired lights to west and east, single to north. South facade has entrance with similar arch and original timber doors. Top stage has round-headed lights with rock faced jambs and keys to ashlar lintels, paired to north and south, triple to east and west. Tower is of only 2 stages because most of shaft is below ground. Listing NGR: SJ3257090226 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 443659 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Accumulator Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located on the south side of the river entrance to Alfred Pier Dock in North Wales. Situated in the unparished area of Wirral, it is notable for its historical significance and distinctive architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4045, -3.0157
- District
- Wirral
- Parish
- Wirral, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH41 1DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wallasey
Sources
- wikidata: Q26550954 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Accumulator Tower on south side of river entrance to Alfred Pier Dock?
- Accumulator Tower on south side of river entrance to Alfred Pier Dock is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH41 1DB), in the parish of Wirral, unparished area.
- Is Accumulator Tower on south side of river entrance to Alfred Pier Dock a listed building?
- Accumulator Tower on south side of river entrance to Alfred Pier Dock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Accumulator Tower on south side of river entrance to Alfred Pier Dock free to visit?
- Yes, Accumulator Tower on south side of river entrance to Alfred Pier Dock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Accumulator Tower on south side of river entrance to Alfred Pier Dock?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH41 1DB. It sits within the Wallasey parliamentary constituency.