Key Words :- sewer

Address :- Dace Road, London, Greater London
Grid Ref :- TQ 37155 83925
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.537572 , Long -0.023803
Local Authority :- Tower Hamlets London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- London
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection

Description and History of Site:-
Appraisal (2014):

The Greenway path runs along the top of Bazalgette’s Northern Outfall Sewer of 1860-64 that is buried within the embankment. The canted brick retaining wall to the north side of the embankment incorporates a flight of steps with the remains of a lamp standard and is important in forming part of the insular character of this part of the conservation area.

Further Reading and References:-
Bevan, Robert. 'Fish Island & White Post Lane Conservation Area Appraisal'. London Legacy Development Corporation, 2014
Hackney Wick and the Old Ford Area Characterisation Study and Assessment of Key Buildings Compiled for EDAW Ltd

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