Westlegate Tower

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Westlegate Tower
Westlegate Tower, Norwich.jpg
Alternative namesWestlegate House
General information
StatusComplete
TypeMixed use
AddressWestlegate
Town or cityNorwich
CountryUnited Kingdom
Completed1959
Renovated2014
Cost£8 million
Height41m (135ft)
Technical details
Floor count13
Design and construction
Main contractor

Westlegate Tower is a residential tower on the north side of Westlegate in Norwich, England. Standing at 41 meters, it is one of the city's tallest and most modern buildings. The building was initially built as "Westlegate House" in 1959 with 11 floors, reaching a height of 33 meters. The building was refurbished in 2014 at the cost of £8 million[1] and received a height increase to 41 meters. The building includes a multi-level vehicle lift inside to provide parking for the residents. The site is currently managed by but this is changing on 1 January 2019 to .

Westlegate tower consists of 17 apartments, two townhouses and three commercial units.[2] The largest commercial unit is occupied by Tesco. Access to the site on vehicle is through the bus lane from All Saints Green. Pedestrian access is maintained.

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Coordinates: 52°37′34″N 1°17′42″E / 52.6261°N 1.2950°E / 52.6261; 1.2950

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