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 -

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
Goldsmiths College Industrial Archaeology Group. 'The Industrial Archaeology of South-East London'. SELIA, 1982

HEW 2199
Smith, Denis. 'Civil Engineering Heritage - London and the Thames Valley'. Institution of Civil Engineers, 2001

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