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Waterloo Block
Hob Uid: 1105930
Location : Greater London Authority Tower Hamlets Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ3361080610
Summary : The Waterloo Block at the Tower of London originated as barracks for approximately 1000 men. It was built in 1845 on the site of the Grand Storehouse by the Duke of Wellington acting in his capacity as Constable of the Tower and was named after his greatest battle. The building is in a castellated Gothic Revival style of limestone in three storeys. To honour the Duke a statue was erected in front of the building in 1863 but was subsequently removed to the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich. The building was converted more recently into a museum and offices and currently houses the Crown Jewels.
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Vol(s) : 28, 1994

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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Built 1845
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Monument Start Date : 1845
Monument Type : Barracks
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Converted to museum and offices
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Monument Type : Museum, Office
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Greater London)
External Cross Reference Number : 82486
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 38 SW 1537
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1992-01-01
End Date : 1992-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1993-01-01
End Date : 1993-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Waterloo Block