Municipal Water Tower (Jumbo)
Municipal Water Tower (Jumbo) is a Grade II* listed building in Colchester, first listed on 2 December 1971. It is one of 104 Grade II* entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 22% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Municipal Water Tower (Jumbo) |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1123669 |
| Date first listed | 2 December 1971 |
| Local planning authority | Colchester |
| Location | 51.88956, 0.89512 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1123669 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on Municipal Water Tower (Jumbo), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.
Listed buildings near Municipal Water Tower (Jumbo)
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Church Street | II | 48 m |
| Papillon House, formerly known as Provident Place, 3-14 Balkerne Gardens | II | 75 m |
| 8, Church Street | II | 78 m |
| 10, Church Street | II | 81 m |
| Hole in the Wall Public House | II | 82 m |
| 21, Head Street | II | 83 m |
| Tudor Cottage | II | 83 m |
| The Balkerne Gate | I | 85 m |
| 63, North Hill | II | 86 m |
| 25, Head Street | II | 95 m |