Water tower on Castle St, Rathfriland, Newry, Co Down, BT34

Situated on the highest point in Rathfriland, on S side of Castle Street. Comprises two towers – the earlier is a square concrete tower over a base, and the later a tall concrete tower of inverted cone profile standing c.25m high. 1. Square tower The square tank advances from four supporting concrete walls which enclose the space below; metal door in N face of wall, but otherwise devoid of openings. On N elevation are three pipes encased in timber. External two-stage vertical metal ladder to covered top, which has a single bar metal handrail around and manhole cover to access the water inside. Now disused. 2. Inverted cone tower The reservoir surmounts a narrow stem 3.6m dia. Of cast-in situ reinforced concrete throughout, with marks of shuttering evident. Metal door at west side, with three lights above. Holds 158,000 gallons supplied from Spelga Dam (via Fofanny treatment works).