Survey Data
Reg No
15004120
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social, Technical
Original Use
Waterworks
In Use As
Waterworks
Date
1890 - 1910
Coordinates
203621, 242031
Date Recorded
08/09/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Detached four-bay single-storey pump house, built c.1900, with c.1925 flat-roofed extension to east. Hipped natural slate roof with corbelled brick eaves cornice and cast-iron rainwater goods. Constructed of coursed rubble limestone with brick quoins to corners. Segmental-headed window openings with brick surrounds to north elevation, square-headed to north. Square-headed doorcase with brick surrounds to south elevation. Set back from road in extensive waterworks complex.
Appraisal
A robustly detailed and proportioned industrial building with large window openings creating a bright interior. The attractive use of gray limestone with red brick detailing creates an interesting appearance which is typical of the public architecture of the time.