Description and History of Site:-
This 12' 8" cast iron tube tunnel is 1,655 feet long and was built between 1909 and 1912. The Engineer was Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice. Opened by the LCC. Access is via either spiral stairs or lifts.
Further Reading and References:-
Ashdown, John; Bussell, Michael; Carter, Paul. 'A Survey of Industrial Monuments of Greater London'. Thames Basin Archaeological Observers' Group, 1969
HEW 2199
See Denis Smith, 2001, Civil engineering heritage: London and the Thames Valley, pages 11 - 12
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Key Words :- Pedestrian tunnel
Viewing the Site :- Public access
Address :- Riverside path, Woolwich, London, Greater London, SE18
Grid Ref :- TQ 43301 79276
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.494272 , Long 0.062865
Local Authority :- Greenwich London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1253068, 1213552,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1912 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database
Grid Ref :- TQ 43301 79276
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.494272 , Long 0.062865
Local Authority :- Greenwich London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1253068, 1213552,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1912 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database