Caledonian Park Clock Tower, Victorian clock tower in Islington, England
The 155-foot Portland stone clock tower features five levels with an Italianate architectural design and four large clock faces at its summit point.
The clock tower, completed in 1855, served as the central structure of the Metropolitan Cattle Market, which replaced the older Smithfield market in London.
The structure represents the transformation of Victorian London, marking the shift from central livestock trading to specialized market locations in the city outskirts.
Visitors can climb 178 steps to reach the observation level during summer guided tours organized by Islington Council, accessing panoramic views of London.
The clock mechanism, housed within the tower, requires manual winding every week to maintain accurate timekeeping for all four faces of the structure.
Location: London Borough of Islington
Inception: 1855
GPS coordinates: 51.54710,-0.12360
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:37
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