Covered Water Tank Approximately 20 Metres West Of Low Kettlespring Farmhouse

SE 26 SE 8/77

BISHOP THORNTON KETTLESPRING LANE (south side) Covered water tank approximately 20 metres west of Low Kettlespring Farmhouse

GV II

Covered water tank. Probably late C18 - early C19 for Sir John or Sir William Ingilby with C19 and C20 alterations. Coursed squared gritstone, corrugated asbestos roof. A single-storey building approximately 3 x 5 metres built partly below ground, on a hill slope. Quoins. A small segmental-arched doorway in the east gable end breaks the line of a projecting band at eaves level; there is a rectagular opening above. Interior. The building is divided into 2 halves by a 2-bay arcade on Tuscan columns supporting a solid plastered cross-wall on segmental arches. The building is full of water to a depth of approximately 2 metres, just below the capitals, and there is said to be a submerged flight of stone steps against the west gable wall. The building is lined with puddled clay. Relined with black polythene and electric pumping machinery installed at time of resurvey. The building is traditionally the site of a monk's bathing house belonging to Fountains Abbey; the present structure appears to be contemporary with the rebuilding work at Ripley Castle and village and it is still the water supply. Sir Thomas Ingilby, personal communication.

Listing NGR: SE2691662374