Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSubmarine Telephone Cable Hauler and Gantry at Enderby's Wharf

Submarine Telephone Cable Hauler and Gantry at Enderby's Wharf

England
List entry 1490823
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Submarine Telephone Cable Hauler and Gantry at Enderby's Wharf is a late nineteenth-century industrial structure associated with the manufacture and laying of submarine telegraph cables. Located at Greenwich in London (historically serving the wider region), the hauler and gantry formed part of the infrastructure at Enderby's Cable Works, one of Britain's foremost cable manufacturing establishments. The structure dates from the period when submarine telegraph technology was transforming global communications, with Enderby's playing a significant role in this development during the latter half of the nineteenth century. The hauler and gantry represent the mechanical engineering capabilities required to handle the heavy submarine cables during their production and deployment.

Submarine Telephone Cable Hauler and Gantry at Enderby's Wharf is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1490823. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Submarine Telephone Cable Hauler and Gantry at Enderby's Wharf?

Submarine Telephone Cable Hauler and Gantry at Enderby's Wharf is a late nineteenth-century industrial structure associated with the manufacture and laying of submarine telegraph cables. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1490823.

Who is responsible for protecting Submarine Telephone Cable Hauler and Gantry at Enderby's Wharf?

Submarine Telephone Cable Hauler and Gantry at Enderby's Wharf is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1490823.

What other scheduled monuments are near Submarine Telephone Cable Hauler and Gantry at Enderby's Wharf?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greenwich Hospital (RN College) (1 km), Greenwich Palace (1 km), Queen's House (1.1 km).

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