Water Tower at Approximately Grid Reference 465 047
WATER TOWER AT APPROXIMATELY GRID REFERENCE 465 047, MALTMAS DROVE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1266604
- Date first listed:
- 16-Jun-1992
- List Entry Name:
- Water Tower at Approximately Grid Reference 465 047
- Statutory Address:
- WATER TOWER AT APPROXIMATELY GRID REFERENCE 465 047, MALTMAS DROVE
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1266604
- Date first listed:
- 16-Jun-1992
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 16-Sept-1992
- List Entry Name:
- Water Tower at Approximately Grid Reference 465 047
- Statutory Address 1:
- WATER TOWER AT APPROXIMATELY GRID REFERENCE 465 047, MALTMAS DROVE
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- WATER TOWER AT APPROXIMATELY GRID REFERENCE 465 047, MALTMAS DROVE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Cambridgeshire
- District:
- Fenland (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Elm
- National Grid Reference:
- TF4649104708
Details
TF 40 SE LM MALTMAS DROVE
FRIDAY BRIDGE
15/10000 Water Tower at
approx grid ref
465 047
- II
Water tower. 1894 for the Wisbech Water Works Company. Common bricks (probably Flettons) with red brick dressings. Large square plan tower in classical style. Tall 3-stage stepped base; 3 storeys above with broad panelled pilasters clasping the corners and round-headed window on each floor in round-headed recess with imposts; the window and recess arches are of red brick with stone keystones. Large corbelled red brick cornice with blind tank stage above with similar pilasters, smaller cornice and panelled blocking course at top. Round arch doorway in the base with keyblock semi-circular fanlight with radiating bars and panelled double doors. The windows have cast-iron frames with margin glazing bars. Interior: The top stage contains a 100,000 gallon tank.
Note: In 1884 the Wisbech Water Order allowed for increased supply of water and the construction of a water tower at Friday Bridge to supply March and Chatteris.
Source: D Walker, Anglian News, 1991-92.
Listing NGR: TF4649104708
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 421067
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Anglia News, Anglia News, (1992)
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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