2015
SJ3289 : Central Hydraulic Tower, Birkenhead Docks
taken 10 years ago, near to Seacombe, Wirral, England
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Central Hydraulic Tower, Birkenhead Docks
The Central Hydraulic Tower and Engine House (the tower is an accumulator tower). Providing power for the movement of lock gates and bridges at Birkenhead Docks. Completed in 1863, it is a grade II listed building (English Heritage Building ID: 444537 Link
(Archive Link ) British Listed Buildings).
The building sustained considerable damage from bombing during the Second World War and was repaired in a functional, rather than architectural style. The large lantern at the top of the tower was not replaced. The building is now disused and in a dilapidated condition Link (Archive Link ) .
(Archive Link ) British Listed Buildings).The building sustained considerable damage from bombing during the Second World War and was repaired in a functional, rather than architectural style. The large lantern at the top of the tower was not replaced. The building is now disused and in a dilapidated condition Link
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- Grid Square
- SJ3289, 483 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- David Dixon (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 30 July, 2015 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 1 August, 2015
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SJ 321 899 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:24.1249N 3:1.3187W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SJ 322 899
- View Direction
- WEST (about 270 degrees)
