Cheese Lane Shot Tower, Grade II listed shot tower in Bristol, England
The concrete Cheese Lane Shot Tower reaches a height of 142 feet with a twelve-sided crucible room at its summit overlooking the Floating Harbour.
Built in 1969 as a replacement for the 1782 original structure, this industrial tower produced lead shot by dropping molten metal through sieves until 1994.
The tower represents the evolution of ammunition manufacturing methods in England, standing as one of three remaining shot towers in the country.
The structure currently functions as part of the Vertigo office complex, with its top floor serving as a meeting space for corporate gatherings.
The tower earned preservation status in 1995 following public protests against its demolition, transforming from an industrial facility into modern office space.
Location: City of Bristol
Inception: 1969
GPS coordinates: 51.45370,-2.58574
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:41
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