Shadwell Portal To The Rotherhithe Tunnel is a Grade II listed building in the Tower Hamlets local planning authority area, England. First listed on 1 April 1983. Portal.

Shadwell Portal To The Rotherhithe Tunnel

WRENN ID
half-slate-dale
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Tower Hamlets
Country
England
Date first listed
1 April 1983
Type
Portal
Source
Historic England listing

Description

BUTCHER ROW E1 1. Shadwell 4431 Shadwell Portal to TQ 3580 23/1 the Rotherhithe Tunnel II

  1. 1904-08, the tunnel was engineered by Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice, following structural system established with the Blackwall Tunnel. The architectural design of the portal similar to those for Blackwall by Thomas Blashill. A semi-circular arch with roll mould, the spandrels and parapet faced in polished pink granite. Bull nosed string below parapet which is flanked by slightly battered dies with curved pyramidal cappings. Stone stairs with granite parapets descend in 2 flights along the cutting retaining walls giving pedestrian access to the tunnel footpaths. NB for archway to tunnel approach see Branch Road. The Surrey shore portal, see Rotherhithe Tunnel Approach, is of identical design.

Listing NGR: TQ3598080910

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