Stench Pipe, Grays, Thurrock

Photograph taken 01 September 2005 © Mrs Angela Clark LRPS. Source Historic England Archive ref: 420031

This stench pipe was probably built in the mid 18th century as part of the sewage system for the now demolished Belhus Hall. The chimney probably acted as a foul air vent for sewage flushed into and then pumped along the culvert (pipe). It is also unusual for being built in such an elaborate and ornamental style.

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Thurrock Grays

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Georgian (1714 - 1836)

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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.

Stench Pipe, Grays, Thurrock

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