27th October 2025
Hull City Council’s Cabinet have agreed to fund £1.16m from the capital spending programme to secure the future of the South Blockhouse project.
The South Blockhouse is a nationally significant monument, part of a scheme fortifications on the east bank of the river Hull, constructed on the orders of Henry VIII between 1541-43.
A new heritage visitor attraction will conserve and protect the South Blockhouse scheduled ancient monument site for the future.
The plans will see the site completely transformed, with hard and soft landscaping framing the footprint of the South Blockhouse and majestic, ghostly structures rising from the ground to give a sense of the structure and scale of the original building.
The regeneration of the site will bring long-hidden stories to life.
Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, said: "Following the disappointing decision of National Highways to withdraw their financial support for the South Blockhouse project, it was vital to find alternative ways to preserve its future.
"This decision demonstrates our commitment to protecting Hull’s heritage and making sure the untold story of this ancient monument is shared.
“The South Blockhouse is a unique part of our city’s history that shaped our city, and by allocating this funding we are preserving an important link to Hull’s past for generations to come.”
