Description

SX 4554 NW PLYMOUTH SOUTH YARD, Devonport Dockyard

740-1/96/216 Walls and railings around reservoir

GV II

Walls and railings surrounding reservoir. Dated 1843. Granite ashlar and cast-iron. Triangular reservoir lined with granite and railings with urn finials.
HISTORY: first built to supplement the C18 old reservoir, to the N, and connected to the fire hydrant system. Contained 1860 tons of fresh water. Fire prevention was a continuing concern of the Yard offices, and this is included as an essential part of the working of the dockyard.

Listing NGR: SX4502354579

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26658909

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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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