Waterworks N of Model Farm, Mentmore
Location/Address
None recorded
Type
Other site, structure or landscape
Assets that cannot fit any of the other categories. This category includes sites of archaeological interest, where the original form and function may not be apparent without the use of archaeological techniques and interpretation.Description
Site of mid-nineteenth century estate waterworks, built in 1850s
Former site of waterworks, built 1850s, pumped the water supply for the village and mansion at SE
boundary of East Park near Model Farm. Included prominent ornamental chimney. Innovative approach
to country estate technology. Replaced by a cluster of modern buildings. Some of trees surrounding the
former structure may survive. Contemporary with pumped water supply from nearby Ashridge for Little
Gaddesden, Herts.
Significance: Site of an early pumped estate water supply; progressive approach to country estate
technology. One element of the panoply of country house technology at Mentmore.
Issues: The buildings have gone, replaced by a modern house and associated structures. Level of
survival of original fabric unclear. A local note building within the conservation area of Mentmore (B19).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Site of mid-nineteenth century estate waterworks, built in 1850s
Date Listed
n/a