MSO10036 - 19th Century reservoir at Dunster Castle (Building)
Summary
A 19th Century brick vaulted underground reservoir in the grounds of Dunster Castle is gravity fed by a pipeline from a spring at Broadwood Farm.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A brick built reservoir lies in the grounds of Dunster Castle, on the edge of the motte at SS 9909 4343. It was built by G F Luttrell in 1870, has a capacity of 40 000 gallons and was gravity fed by a pipeline from a spring at Broadwood Farm. The reservoir remained in use until 1960. It supplied most of Dunster town. Much of the exterior of the structure is obscured with vegetation; access is via a brick vaulted passage way, a plaque records "GFL 1870" [1, 2]
Sources/Archives (2)
External Links (2)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1155909 (Pastscape entry: 1155909)
- https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRecord.aspx?uid=MNA176584 (National Trust HER entry: MNA176584)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9482
- Local List Status (No)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE108
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- National Trust HER Record: MNA176584
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1155909
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13473
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9908 4342 (3m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Civil Parish | DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 22 2020 12:38PM
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