Monument to the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool

Name: Monument to the Mersey Tunnel
Address: Liverpool, United Kingdom

#308 among attractions in Liverpool

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The Monument to the Mersey Tunnel stands in Chester Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, England, near the western entrance to the Queensway Tunnel, one of the two Mersey Tunnels carrying roads under the River Mersey between Liverpool and the Wirral. It consists of shaft with a light on the top, and originally had the dual purpose of being a monument and of illuminating the entrance to the tunnel. It was designed by Herbert James Rowse, and was one of a pair, but the monument that was on the Liverpool side of the River Mersey no longer exists. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. ()

Coordinates: 53°23'19"N, 3°0'53"W

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Liverpool United Kingdom

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Monument to the Mersey Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lord Street, Liverpool One, Prenton Park, Echo Arena Liverpool.

1.6 miNE
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
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~760 ftNE
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1.1 miW
Museum, Art museum
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0.6 miN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monument to the Mersey Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Birkenhead Priory, Liverpool (4 min walk), Birkenhead Town Hall, Liverpool (6 min walk), St Werburgh's Church, Liverpool (8 min walk), Wirral Waters, Liverpool (8 min walk).

How to get to Monument to the Mersey Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to the Mersey Tunnel:

Train

Birkenhead Central (7 min walk)
Green Lane (10 min walk)

Bus

Woodsie Bus Station (13 min walk)
Paradise St Interchange • Lines: 500 (37 min walk)

Tram

Woodside Ferry • Lines: Wirral Tramway (13 min walk)
Shore Road • Lines: Wirral Tramway (15 min walk)