Description

1905, octagonal water tank sited on hill above burgh, roofed
circa 1911. Brick base course bearing octagonal slate roof
swept close to ground with apex ventilator. Gabled porches
with slated roofs rising well above low eaves in opposite
roof pitches.
INTERIOR: Brick tank with steel trussed framework supporting
roof.

Statement of Interest

Tank was originally open before contamination problem was

appreciated. It provides cold water storage of treated water

brought from Whiteadder Reservoir in the Lammermuirs. The

roofing form, placed so low on a tank, is most unusual.

Banked up earth surrounds brickwork. Heugh Farm formerly

known as Bass Rock Farm.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17811192

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Recommended Books

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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: Winchester and the North (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  Surrey (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas