The Water Tower, 2, Cop Lane, Penwortham
Location/Address
The Water Tower, 2, Cop Lane, Penwortham
Type
Description
None recorded
Statement of Significance
Age
Late VictorianHistoric Interest
This late Victorian tower was built by Canon Rawstorne to provide clean water for the group of cottages around Penwortham End. Soon after it was built piped water from Preston became available and the tower was redundant. It served a number of purposes and is now a private dwelling. An attempt to have it listed in the 1970s failed. It is an important landmark at the crossroads in Penwortham, and an interesting example of fine industrial architecture. It stands next to the Fleece Inn, an old coaching inn and Grade II listed building. The link to the town for the original purpose of water provision reminds us of the reliance of the townsfolk on leading visionaries such as Canon Rawstorne.Landmark Status
Probably one of the most notable and noticeable features of the town.
Date Listed
14 Oct 2021
Last Updated
14 Oct 2021
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