Survey Data
Reg No
16322008
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water tower
In Use As
Water tower
Date
1945 - 1965
Coordinates
323253, 173146
Date Recorded
15/02/2013
Date Updated
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Description
Detached three-stage water tower, built c.1955. The tower is constructed in reinforced concrete and comprises of a circular shaft which supports an inverted cone, which in turn supports a drum shape. It is set to the north-west side of Coolgreaney Road. It serves the town of Arklow.
Appraisal
Stark, but somehow, elegant water tower. A fine example of mass concrete construction.