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Tower In North West Corner Of Railway Yard

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Tower In North West Corner Of Railway Yard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Tower In North West Corner Of Railway Yard is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1289593). 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 FITZWILLIAM STREET 1. 5113 (South Side) Tower in north-west corner of railway yard SE 1417 28/522 II 2. Probably circa 1878 when the station was extended and the goods warehouse built. Red brick. Blue brick quoins, imposts and strings. Pink brick voussoirs. Yellow brick cornice. Pyramidal slate roof. Overhanging eaves with yellow brick brackets. Oculus. Blind arcades of 3 arches per side, with ashlar keystones near top, centre lights glazed, with glazing bars. Listing NGR: SE1427417057 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 339850 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Tower in North West Corner of Railway Yard is a Grade II listed memorial located in Kirklees, Yorkshire. This structure serves as a notable historical marker in the area, reflecting the region's railway heritage.

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Coordinates
53.6498, -1.7855
District
Kirklees
Parish
Kirklees, unparished area
Postcode
HD1 5BB
Parliamentary constituency
Huddersfield

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tower In North West Corner Of Railway Yard?
Tower In North West Corner Of Railway Yard is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD1 5BB), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
Is Tower In North West Corner Of Railway Yard a listed building?
Tower In North West Corner Of Railway Yard is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Tower In North West Corner Of Railway Yard free to visit?
Yes, Tower In North West Corner Of Railway Yard is free to enter.
How do I get to Tower In North West Corner Of Railway Yard?
Drivers can navigate to postcode HD1 5BB. It sits within the Huddersfield parliamentary constituency.