Historic England research records

Historic England Research Records

South End Chain Tower
Hob Uid: 1062148
Location : City of Kingston upon Hull Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TA1016028370
Summary : The round tower at the east end of the South Town Wall was strengthened in 1541 to take the mechanism for an anti-shipping chain which anchored near the South Blockhouse on the opposite side of the River Hull. There were three chambers over the chain house. No evidence of the building now remains.
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1541
Monument Start Date : 1321
Monument Type : Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1810
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Monument Type : Boom Tower, Tower, Boom
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
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Monument Start Date : 1541
Monument Type : Boom Tower, Boom
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TA 12 NW 73
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Relationship type : General association

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South End Chain Tower