Survey Data
Reg No
14341001
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Water tower
Date
1860 - 1865
Coordinates
302138, 241729
Date Recorded
20/06/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Detached two-stage water tower, built c.1862, surmounted by cast-iron water tank. No longer in use. Rock-faced limestone walls with ashlar limestone cornice and red brick quoins. Pair of timber battened doors with fanlight above, set in round-headed opening with red brick dressings. Circular opening with red brick dressings and timber louvers.
Appraisal
This water tower forms part of a group with the related structures along the disused railway line. The base of the water tower is executed with rock-faced limestone which contrasts with the carved limestone dressings and red brick walls. The building retains many original features and materials, such as the fanlight, pair of doors and timber louvers.