Early 20th century water tower, Sewards End (EHER 15594)
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Summary
Early 20th century water tower.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5703 3812 (5m by 5m) Polygon derived from OS historic maps. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SEWARDS END, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
This water tower, comparatively small in height and plan, was built in 1905 by the Saffron Walden Company. It is constructed of yellow brick with a red brick copping to the plinth, string courses and cornice supporting the iron water tank. The top of the tank is accessed via a first-floor wooden door leading to a metal platform and ladder the top of the tank is surrounded with iron railings. Doors and the only window, which is metal-framed, have red brick shallow arches over. There is a date stone on the west façade SSWU 1905. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX53911 Report: Crosby, T.. 1999. The Public Water Supply Industry in Essex 1850-1939.