The Italianate water tower at Coombe Trenchard
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The Italianate water tower at Coombe Trenchard
Image: © Rod Allday Taken: 30 Apr 2014
Built to house the water tank for use in firefighting. The house was lit by highly inflammable acetylene gas so the owner built firefighting provisions into the house. See Image The top floor was originally open but has since been enclosed with windows and now houses guest accommodation.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.653611
Longitude
-4.195183