Building record MAB9074 - GARMOUTH WATER TOWER, SCHOOL BRAE, GARMOUTH
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Summary
Circular water tower constructed in the late 19th century, the earliest surviving example of a reinforced concrete building.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 14838
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3388 6469 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ36SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Urquhart |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Circular water tower constructed in the late 19th century, the earliest surviving example of a reinforced concrete building. Two-stage cement rendered tower with conical slate roof. Entrance is located on the east face at ground floor level. There is first floor entrance above, rising through wallhead within piended dormer and approached by cast-iron step-ladder. There is a wrought-iron weather-vane. Now disused but leased to local amenities association who are restoring it.
Period Notes
Built 1898-1901.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 15/03/91 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Author unknown, n.d., THE NORTHERN SCOT, 15/09/1989 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1270.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 14838;
- NMR Card Number: NJ36SW90;
- NRHE Numlink: 195281;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ36SW0033;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB14838 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/195281 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
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Record last edited
Jul 22 2022 11:59AM
