Building record 5387 - Water Tower, Warrington Road, High Legh
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Summary
This Water Tower was built in the 1930’s to assist local water pressure. The late Lord Grey granted permission for the Water Board to use some of his land to build it. It is of an octagonal shape, constructed in the Art Deco style.
Building methods feature smooth render with art deco detailing and bull’s eye windows on each side of the building.
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Full Description
Village/Town: High Legh
Water Tower,
Warrington Road,
WA16 0RS.
This Water Tower was built in the 1930’s to assist local water pressure. The late Lord Grey granted permission for the Water Board to use some of his land to build it. It is of an octagonal shape, constructed in the Art Deco style.
Building methods feature smooth render with art deco detailing and bull’s eye windows on each side of the building. (1)
<1> Cheshire East Council, 2010, Cheshire East LDF Local List of Historic Buildings (Report). SCH5404.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5404 Report: Cheshire East Council. 2010. Cheshire East LDF Local List of Historic Buildings. N/A.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 703 834 (10m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ78SW |
| Civil Parish | HIGH LEGH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HIGH LEGH, ROSTHERNE, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2018 12:44PM