NHER 40219 (Building record) - Horstead water tower
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Summary
Horstead water tower was built in the 1960s or 1970s, and its shape is said to have been inspired by a snowflake. There is only one other water tower like this, in Arkley, Greater London.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG21NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORSTEAD WITH STANNINGHALL, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Almost unique form, the only other example being Arkley, Greater London. (S1) dates it to the 1960s in text but to around 1970 on a photograph. The author describes the form as inspired by a snowflake, but it also resembles an Indian elephant column.
E. Rose (NLA), 7 February 2004.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF53573 Monograph: Barton, B. 2003. Water towers of Britain and their part in bringing water to the people.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
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Record last edited
Oct 23 2007 10:14AM