Survey Data
Reg No
32325002
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Social, Technical
Original Use
Building misc
Date
1700 - 1800
Coordinates
171506, 334286
Date Recorded
13/10/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Detached single-stage stone building, built c. 1750, formerly housing water supply pumping equipment now derelict. Circular plan. Flat concrete slab roof projecting over wall heads. Battered uncoursed rubble limestone walling. Segmental-headed door opening, brick dressings, door missing. Concrete floor, raised plinths for machinery, machinery missing. Located on man-made spur projecting from east bank into Garavogue River, straight driveway leading to west courtyard of Hazelwood House.
Appraisal
An integral component of the Hazelwood Demesne, this early example of a pumping water mechanism was used to supply water to the main house. It is of considerable technical interest and although now in a derelict state, remains an attractive feature in the gounds.