Building record MLI125766 - Chatterton Water Tower, Spalding
Summary
Combined water tower and offices, built in 1955.
Type and Period (2)
- WATER TOWER (Mid 20th Century to 21st Century - 1955 AD to 2050 AD)
- OFFICE (Mid 20th Century to 21st Century - 1955 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Chatterton Water Tower was built in 1955, as a replacement for the earlier, mid 19th century water tower in Spalding (see PRN 23572). It is of the 'Ritchie' design of concrete and reinforced steelwork, being exceptionally large at 94ft square, and has capacity for 750,000 gallons of water. The tower was built from the outset with office spaces beneath the tank, and is now owned and operated by Anglian Water. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI10325 Bibliographic Reference: Barry M.J. Barton. 2003. Water Towers of Britain. pp.88, 179.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 24550 22959 (39m by 40m) Surveyed |
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Civil Parish | SPALDING, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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