Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower, Victorian clock tower and memorial monument in central Leicester, England.
The octagonal stone tower rises at the intersection of five major streets, featuring four Portland stone statues at each corner of its base.
The structure was built in 1868 to replace the Assembly Room building from 1750 and the former hay market that occupied this location.
Four statues display Leicester's notable figures: Simon de Montfort, William Wyggeston, Thomas White, and Gabriel Newton, who contributed to the city's development.
The clock tower serves as a navigation point at the convergence of Gallowtree Gate, Humberstone Gate, Belgrave Gate, Church Gate, and Eastgates streets.
The tower stands directly above the junction of two principal sewers, which required modifications before its construction could begin in the 1860s.
Location: City of Leicester
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 52.63621,-1.13312
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:37
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