Monument record MNN173623 - Northampton Water Works/Tower Water Works, Stimpson Avenue
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Summary
A reservoir was built here in 1870 prior to development of the area. It was known as Northampton Water Works in 1887. It was surrounded by terraced housing by 1899 and known as the Tower Water Works. It was still extant in 1962 but has since been demolished.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1-4} The reservoir is shown on all maps until at least 1962. Initially known as Northampton Water Works later as the Tower Water Works.
<1> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), 1:500/1884 (Map). SNN112944.
<2> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), 1:25"/1887 (Map). SNN112944.
<3> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), 1:25"/1899 (Map). SNN112944.
<4> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), 1:25"/1962 (Map). SNN112944.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SNN112944 Map: Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date). 1:500/1884. [Mapped feature: #88861 Extent of site in the late 1880s, 1887]
- <2>XY SNN112944 Map: Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date). 1:25"/1887. [Mapped feature: #88861 Extent of site in the late 1880s, 1887]
- <3>XY SNN112944 Map: Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date). 1:25"/1899. [Mapped feature: #88861 Extent of site in the late 1880s, 1887]
- <4>XY SNN112944 Map: Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date). 1:25"/1962. [Mapped feature: #88861 Extent of site in the late 1880s, 1887]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7679 6153 (133m by 214m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 11 2025 2:41PM
