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Grimsby Dock Tower is a hydraulic accumulator tower and a maritime landmark at the entrance to the Royal Dock, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, in the Parts of Lindsey. The tower was designed by James William Wild who based its appearance on that of the Torre del Mangia on the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena. The tower system was brought into use in 1852 working the machinery of the lock gates, dry-docks and fifteen quayside cranes, and also supplying fresh water to ships and the dwelling houses on the dock premises. It is within the council area of North East Lincolnshire.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1379870.
Place Type: Industrial Heritage
Historic County: Lincolnshire
Division of County: Parts of Lindsey
Lat, Long: 53.583143,-0.070321712
Grid Reference: TA 2784 1134
Council Area: North East Lincolnshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Lincolnshire SA
Police Area: Humberside PA
GBPN ID: 320087
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Grimsby_Dock_Tower,_Lincolnshire_320087
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Historic England Grade I Listed 1379870.
Place Type: Industrial Heritage
Historic County: Lincolnshire
Division of County: Parts of Lindsey
Lat, Long: 53.583143,-0.070321712
Grid Reference: TA 2784 1134
Council Area: North East Lincolnshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Lincolnshire SA
Police Area: Humberside PA
GBPN ID: 320087
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Grimsby_Dock_Tower,_Lincolnshire_320087
Peruse Lincolnshire on Wikishire