York, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Lendal Tower

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

1. Lendal Tower Marker

Inscription. Lendal Tower Dating from about 13OO, it was originally part of the City's defences, with a defensive chain stretching from here to the Tower on the opposite bank. In 1677 it was leased to the predecessors of The York Waterworks Plc for five hundred years, at an annual rent of one peppercorn, for use as a water tower. During the 18th century it housed a steam pumping engine modified to the design of John Smeaton FRS, then a proprietor of the Waterworks. It ceased to be used for those purposes in 185O. In 1932 it was refurbished and now houses the Company's Board Rooms.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Notable Buildings.

Location. 53° 57.613′ N, 1° 5.226′ W. Marker is in York, England. Marker is at the intersection of Museum Street and the River Ouse, on the right when traveling south on Museum Street. Located on the Lendal Tower at the Lendal Bridge over the River Ouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York, England YO1 7DP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Allen Tree (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Leonard’s Hospital (about 120 meters away); Multiangular Tower

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(about 120 meters away); a different marker also named The Multiangular Tower (about 120 meters away); Voluntary Guides (about 120 meters away); John Snow (about 150 meters away); John Snow Memorial (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Also see . . . Lendal Tower - History of York. (Submitted on October 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

2. Lendal Tower Marker

The Lendal Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

3. The Lendal Tower

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

4. The Lendal Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.