Concrete Water Tower

The concrete water tower, completed in 1927, was designed by E J Silcock of Leeds for the Goole Urban District Council. This Grade II listed structure is made of reinforced concrete and has a circular base with a diameter of 27.5 metres and a height of 44 metres. The tower consists of eight stages, featuring a central seven-stage tower that is enclosed within an open framework. At the top, there is a drum-shaped tank that is surrounded by a concrete balustrade.

The central tower is decorated with pilaster strips and bands that separate the stages. The outer framework includes a tall arched arcade supported by 24 closely set square piers, which are connected by horizontal ties and have inner ties leading to the central tower. Round arches and curved brackets support the tank. The tank itself has a plain plinth, a bracketed cornice, and a balustrade made of plain square-section principals with bars between the top and bottom rails. It has a capacity of 750,000 gallons. A plaque on the south side at the base of the central tower records the date and details of its construction. This water tower replaced a nearby brick tower built in 1885 and was reputed to be the largest of its kind in Europe when it was constructed.