Lendal Tower | |
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Part of York city walls | |
York, England | |
![]() Lendal Tower in July 2018 | |
Coordinates | 53°57′37″N 1°05′14″W / 53.9603°N 1.08717°W |
Type | Tower |
Site history | |
Materials | Magnesian limestone |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
Official name | Lendal Tower |
Designated | 14 June 1954 |
Reference no. | 1257086 |
Lendal Tower is a medieval tower that formed part of the city defences of York, England. It is located on the east bank of the River Ouse at the point where the river enters the walled city from the north-west. The building was used as a waterworks from 1616 until 1846 after which it was converted into offices. It has since been turned into rental accommodation.