The Tower Conservation Area
The Tower is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 41.7 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. Within the conservation area there are 44 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
Note: There are 2 conservation areas with this name in the UK.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Chapel of St Peter Ad VinculaEC3N 4DR
- Grade I Outer Curtain Wall with Casements and Mural TowersEC3N 4DR
- Grade I Portion of Old London WallEC3N 4DJ
- Grade I The Merchant Navy Memorial, First World War SectionEC3N 4EE
- Grade I The Middle Tower, with Causeway to Byward Tower (Qv) and Remains of Causeway to Lion Tower to WestEC3N 4DT
- Grade I The White TowerEC3N 4AB
- Grade I Tower Bridge ApproachE1W 1UN
- Grade I Tower Bridge (That Part in London Borough of Tower Hamlets)E1W 1LD
- Grade I Tower of London (Inner Curtain Wall with Mural Towers, the New Armouries, the King's House and Tower Green)EC3N 4DR
- Grade II* Revetment Wall to South Side of Moat, From Tower Bridge Approach to Middle Tower (Qv)EC3N 4AB
- Grade II* The Merchant Navy Memorial, Second World War SectionEC3N 4AJ
- Grade II* The Old Hospital Block and Raised Terrace and RailingsEC3N 4AB
- Grade II* The Royal MintE1W 1BA
- Grade II 41, Trinity Square and Area RailingsEC3N 4DJ
- Grade II 43, Trinity Square and Area RailingsEC3N 4DJ
- Grade II 8-10, Tower Hill EC3N 4EE
- Grade II 8 Bollards (on Pavement Outside Main Entrance to Tower of London)EC3R 6AH
- Grade II Alderman Stairs and Gate PiersE1W 1BE
- Grade II Boundary Wall and Gate Piers to St Katharine's DockE1W 1AZ
- Grade II British and Foreign Wharves G WarehouseE1W 1UE
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- The Tower0 km
- Crescent0.4 km
- Crescent0.4 km
- Tower Bridge0.4 km
- Tower Bridge0.4 km
- Trinity Square0.5 km
- Trinity Square0.5 km
- Wiltons Music Hall0.6 km
About The Tower Conservation Area
- Is my property in The Tower Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the The Tower Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in The Tower?
- Properties in The Tower Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.
Learn more: What is a Conservation Area? · Restrictions · Planning Permission · CA vs Listed Building · Trees