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List of tallest buildings inColchester ranks the tallest buildings and structures within the English city of Colchester, Essex. The tallest building in the city are the University of Essex North & South Towers, at 141 feet.
One of the earliest tall structures in the area is Layer Marney Tower, built in the early 16th century. Standing at approximately 24 metres (80 feet), this is the tallest Tudor gatehouse in Britain. [1]
The Jumbo Water Tower, completed in 1883, is one of Colchester’s most recognizable landmarks. Rising to a height of 40.1 metres (131 feet), the red-brick water tower was built to support the town’s growing infrastructure during the Victorian era. Named “Jumbo” due to its elephantine size, the tower played a crucial role in water distribution for many years. Today, it remains an important piece of local heritage, with ongoing discussions about its future use. [2] [3]
The tallest buildings in Colchester today are the North and South Towers at the University of Essex, standing at approximately 43 metres (141 feet) tall. Constructed in the 1960s as part of the university’s expansion, these 14-story towers were designed to accommodate the growing student population. [4] [5]
| Rank | Name | Use | Image | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North & South Towers (University of Essex) | Residential |  | 43 | 1960 |
| 2 | Jumbo Water Tower | Water Tower |  | 40.1 | 1883 |
| 3 | Layer Marney Tower | Multiple uses |  | 24 | 1523 |
