Late 19th to early 20th century underground reservoir at Old Hall Farm, Churchend (EHER 40667)
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Summary
Partially destroyed. Part of the former late 19th century to early 20th century waterworks site at Churchend, Foulness.
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Location
| Grid reference | TR 0047 9309 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOULNESS, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
There is a reference to the excavation of a borehole/well at Old Hall in 1886 (<1>) and by 1889 wells had been sunk on fourteen farm in Foulness. <2>
The waterworks is first depicted on the 3rd edition OS map of the 1921. Today all that survives is an underground (banked) water reservoir, water level gauge and a flight of ornate rendered steps providing access onto the top of the reservoir. The pump house, cisterns and a steel framed water tower of a possibly mid 20th century date have all been demolished. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX65718 Article in serial: Dalton, W.H.. 1908. Wells on Foulness Island, Ancient and Modern. The Essex Naturalist Vol.XV. 15.
- <2> SEX65719 Bibliographic reference: Smith, J.R.. 1970. Foulness, A history of an Essex Island Parish.
- <3> SEX65720 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Garwood, A.. 2006. Waterworks at Churchend Foulness.