Norton Water Tower, Grade II listed water tower in Norton, Halton, England.
Norton Water Tower is a cylindrical red sandstone structure that rises from a solid base with vertical elements dividing its surface. A cast iron tank at the top held water and distributed it through pipes to surrounding communities.
The tower was built between 1888 and 1892 as part of a pipe system bringing water from North Wales to supply industrial towns. This project solved water shortages for rapidly growing communities in the region.
The tower displays Latin words carved into its decorative band that tell the story of water moving from Wales to Liverpool. These words show how much this water system mattered to the people who lived there.
The tower is visible from outside and shows its sturdy red stone structure clearly. Visitors can walk around it to view the details of its design from different angles and understand how it was built.
The tower contains a special pressure relief system designed to manage water pressure in the pipes. This technical feature was an innovative solution for handling water flow over long distances from Wales to the towns.
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