The Lifting Tower was built in the 1850s and was one of a pair which stood either side of the old viaduct running into the Leeds Central railway station. Steam power and giant chains were used to hoist huge wagons from the viaduct down to the goods yard.
Dr Kevin Grady, director of Leeds Civic Trust, said:
“It’s remarkable that it has survived. “It is one of the oldest surviving pieces of railway architecture in the city. We’re delighted it is in the hands of a developer that has a long-term interest in the future of the site.”
Phil Clifford, Estate Manager at MEPC, Wellington Place said: “ Due to the harsh winter the south side of the tower has started to erode, work is now underway to repoint the tower and prevent further deterioration.
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