⚙️ Central Hydraulic Tower

United Kingdom · Europe · 53.40°N, 3.02°W

Central Hydraulic Tower is a Grade II listed building situated in Birkenhead, England. It was designed by J. B. Hartley to provide the necessary power to move the bridges and lock gates at the adjacent Birkenhead Docks. The building design was based on the Palazzo Vecchio town hall situated in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy. Currently disused, the building is planned to be used as a Maritime Knowledge Hub as part of the Wirral Waters development scheme.

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Quick facts

Country	United Kingdom
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	53.40°N, 3.02°W · view on map

Central Hydraulic Tower is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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