Summary
A brick built reservoir on the edge of the motte. It was built by G F Luttrell in 1870 and has a capacity of 40 000 gallons. It was gravity fed by a pipeline from a spring at Broadwood Farm. The reservoir remianed in use until 1960.
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Monument Types
- RESERVOIR (Built 1870, Late 19th C - 1867 AD to 1900 AD)
Description
From Pastscape 1155909
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 remianed 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). Riley H 1998 RCHME Field Investigation
References
- SNA65029 - Unpublished document: Martin Papworth. 2011. Dunster Castle Somerset Heritage Impact Assessment & WSI Path to Summer House.
- SZN48234 - Unpublished document: Kate Felus and John Phibbs. Survey of the Historic Landscape, Dunster Castle, Somerset.
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO10036
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO9482
- National Park
- Pastscape Reference: 1155909
Associated Events
- ENA3168 - Field Survey, Historic Landscape Survey Dunster June 2004
Associated Finds
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Related Records
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