Panaramic view

Bewerley Hall Reservoir  | OS Grid Ref: 415520,463910  | Site classified as: Reservoir  | HPG Ref: 60014

Map Evidence

1909 OS 25 inch
Shown as icehouse
1946 OS SE 16 SE
Shown as icehouse

Other documentary evidence

NYHER MNY7195 recorded in error as icehouse; it is, in fact, a water reservoir for former Bewerley Hall (possibly removed fom HER now).

Extract from Site Visit report

Site Description: Covered reservoir
Site Access: 30m from public footpath
Visibility: Good, on steep slope above Skrikes Wood
Micro climate: N/A
East boundary: Stone-faced
Buildings: Earthworks approx 4.5m x 4.5m, 2.5m high. Flattish gable-shaped 12m wide x 2m high in middle. Opening 0.75m wide x 1.2m high with shallow arched top. Red sandstone with ornamental flat coping stones finish. Earth-covered rounded shape going back to natural gravel slope. Stone platform across front 0.65m wide. Metal grille fastened across opening. Inside stone-lined.
Walkways / Gateways / Paths etc: N/A
Other man-made features: Metal pipe visible on right side of track.
Planting: N/A
General Condition: Good, some pointing needed. Water visible inside, flowing out near opening.
Possible contact: None
Local knowledge: None
Recommendations: Dowse for water outflow
Other comments: None
Recorder: BN
Date: 15/1/07

Additional Information

Reservoir shown incorrectly on 1851 OS map as an ice house, is still extant, and visible within 30metres of a PRoW, in an old quarry, on Nought Bank Bewerley.

Sites related to this one

This site is one of several that are related to Bewerley Park.

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Extract from OS 1891 25inch showing structure incorrectly labeled as icehouse circled in red
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Extract from OS 1910 6inch showing structure incorrectly labeled as icehouse circled in red
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Extract from OS SE 16 SE showing structure incorrectly labeled as icehouse circled in red
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Front view of reservoir
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grille securing front entrance to the reservoir
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Interior view of the reservoir
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