NHER 40222 (Building record) - Ludham water tower, Wateringpiece Lane
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Summary
This modern water tower was the first British water tower to be made as a concrete shaft. The top was constructed at ground level and then jacked up into place, taking 22 hours over three days.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG31NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CATFIELD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Known as Ludham though in Catfield parish. Built 1980, the first British water tower to be made as a concrete shaft. The top was constructed at ground level and then jacked up into place, taking 22 hours over three days. See (S1).
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF53573 Monograph: Barton, B. 2003. Water towers of Britain and their part in bringing water to the people. pp 101-102.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2011 4:16PM