Former Bailey Hill Water Tower, West Hill Road, Luton

Photograph taken 04 August 1999 © Mr Alan Whitcroft ARPS. Source Historic England Archive.NM ref: 35858

This tower was one of the towers built to supply water to Stopsley after the drought of 1898. It was constructed in 1901 in an Arts and Crafts style from Luton grey bricks with stone dressings.

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Luton Luton

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Victorian (1837 - 1901)

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This water tower at Battys corner is dated 1916. It was built from reinforced concrete for Hull Corporation Waterworks. A plaque is inscribed: CITY OF HULL WATERWORKS WITHENSEA AND SOUTH HOLDERNESS SUPPLY 1916. The base contains pumps and a 300,000 gallon tank. The upper tank, of 100,000 gallon capacity, surrounds the central tower which carries a spiral staircase and pipe-work dated 1914. Read official list description.

Former Bailey Hill Water Tower, West Hill Road, Luton

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