Building record 8103/1/1 - Possible WWII Water Tower

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{1} Near square building 5.0m x 5.5m; a ground floor room with doorway in east wall. Upper storey projects to the north and south. Evidently contains a water tank. External access ladders to tank partly survive.

{2} A rectangular water tower measuring c.5.5m x 5.0m, brick walled with concrete lintels to the door, in the east wall, and to the windows, in the north and south walls. The ground floor chamber contains concrete foundations for former internal equipment. The upper storey projects to the north and south and contains a water tank supported an iron girders set in the brickwork. An external, iron ladder providing access to the tank partially survives on the west side. The style and construction suggest a mid C20th date.


<1> CHAPMAN A., 1997, DEFENCE OF BRITAIN RECORDING FORMS, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN51524.

<2> Chapman, A., 1997, Archaeological Evaluation of Lane at Onley, Barby Stage 1: Desk-based Assessment and Field Surveys, p.10-11 (checked) (Report). SNN44229.

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  • <1> Notes: CHAPMAN A.. 1997. DEFENCE OF BRITAIN RECORDING FORMS. (unchecked).
  • <2> Report: Chapman, A.. 1997. Archaeological Evaluation of Lane at Onley, Barby Stage 1: Desk-based Assessment and Field Surveys. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. Northants Archaeology. p.10-11 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 5181 7050 (6m by 7m) Central
Civil Parish BARBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

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Record last edited

Oct 14 2014 10:47AM

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