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Reference no. 1232404


Description: Wheelhouse on east bank of Ringstone Reservoir

Address: Ringstone Wheelhouse East Saddleworth Road Barkisland Halifax West Yorkshire

Grade: II

Group detail: Saddleworth Road (north side), Barkisland

Full description:
Wheelhousing for reservoir, 1886. Thomas Hawksley engineer (Wakefield). Rockfaced stone and ashlar. Cylindrical structure with arched doorway with expressed keystone. Heavy ashlar cornice and hemi-spherical dome topped by solid parapet with iron crown. A good example of the masonry traditions of the area.


Last updated: 01/05/2025