Grade II* listed · North East Lincolnshire

Hydraulic Accumulator Tower to West of the Dock Tower

Hydraulic Accumulator Tower to West of the Dock Tower is a Grade II* listed building in North East Lincolnshire, first listed on 31 October 1974. It is one of 14 Grade II* entries among 231 listed buildings in North East Lincolnshire; 21% of North East Lincolnshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hydraulic Accumulator Tower to West of the Dock Tower
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1379871
Date first listed	31 October 1974
Local planning authority	North East Lincolnshire
Location	53.58346, -0.07110 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1379871

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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 Hydraulic Accumulator Tower to West of the Dock Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
Lock Keepers Office 3 Metres East of the Hydraulic Tower	II	6 m
The Dock Tower	I	60 m
West Lock to Royal Dock Including Railings and Bollards	II	65 m
East Lock to Royal Dock Including Railings and Bollards	II	95 m
MTL Medal Fisheries fish processing and smoking factory	II	375 m
Petersons Fish Processing and Smoking Factory	II	390 m
Fish smoking factory (Quality Fish Company)	II	429 m
Tom Taylor and Sons Shop and Warehouse	II	429 m
Fish Processing and Smoking Factory (Gh Abernethie Limited)	II	448 m
Fish Processing and Smoking Factory (Keith Graham Limited)	II	448 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hydraulic Accumulator Tower to West of the Dock Tower listed?

Yes. Hydraulic Accumulator Tower to West of the Dock Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1379871, first listed on 31 October 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hydraulic Accumulator Tower to West of the Dock Tower?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North East Lincolnshire, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.