Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bath Road Reservoir
In or near Sulham.
Bath Road Reservoir — a water tower in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Reading West · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bath Road Reservoir is a water tower located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Jewish Community of Berkshire (JCoB) serves as a welcoming hub for Jewish families and students in Reading. It offers various community services, including religious education and support for visitors seeking kosher food and accommodation over Shabbat.
Place summary
Bath Road Reservoir is a memorial located in South-East England. It serves as a notable landmark within the region. Further details regarding its historical significance or architectural features are not provided.
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Background
History
The site dates back to 1850, when the Reading Union Water Company started construction of the reservoir, which opened in 1852. Originally untreated water was pumped to the reservoir by a pumping station at Southcote Lock on the River Kennet, and filtered on site before being gravity fed to consumers in the town. The site was acquired by Reading Borough Council in 1868, and the water tower built in 1870. New reservoirs were constructed in 1900 and 1939, and these were supplemented by the construction of the Tilehurst Water Tower, on higher ground elsewhere, in 1932. The northern reservoir fell out of use by 1960, and the newer southern reservoir by 1993. The Bath Road water tower was last…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4500, -0.9910
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 6FA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Phone
- 07828742282
- Established
- 1850
- Nearest railway station
- Reading West — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.jcob.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q4868940 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bath Road Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bath Road Reservoir?
- Bath Road Reservoir is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 6FA), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is Bath Road Reservoir?
- Bath Road Reservoir — a water tower in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bath Road Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Reading West, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 6FA.
- When was Bath Road Reservoir built?
- Built or established in 1850.
- Who owns Bath Road Reservoir?
- Bath Road Reservoir is owned by | current_tenants =.
- Is Bath Road Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Bath Road Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bath Road Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Reading West, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 6FA.