Survey Data
Reg No
22824007
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Water tower
In Use As
Water tower
Date
1920 - 1940
Coordinates
228078, 88731
Date Recorded
10/09/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding single-bay three-stage water tower, c.1930, on a square plan incorporating collecting tank to top stage. Unpainted rendered walls with rendered advanced piers, moulded rendered cornice to second stage supporting stringcourse, and cut-stone coping to collecting tank. Round-headed elongated openings (blind to second stage). Now blocked-up to first stage. Set back from road in shared grounds.
Appraisal
A striking artefact that is of technical engineering significance for its intended use as a water supply system. Despite a functional role, the water tower is finely detailed in the Classical manner, incorporating pilaster-style motifs, and a moulded cornice, all of which enhance the architectural design quality of the composition. The water tower forms an elegant feature in the locality, rising above the surrounding landscape.