Information for record number MWA1780:
Modern Water Works at Little Shrewley

Summary Little Shrewley Waterworks which is of modern date. The Waterworks is no long in use but some of the buildings still remain. They are situated south of Croft Lane, Little Shrewley.
What Is It?  
Type: Waterworks
Period: Modern (1914 AD - 2050 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Shrewley
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 22 67
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 Little Shrewley Water Works. From 1940 to 1960 Works supplied locality from a borehole; included chlorination units and a water-tower (removed c1971) and electric pump.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Industrial Archaeology
Author/originator: Saville G E
Date:
Page Number: 5
Volume/Sheet:
   
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period Modern The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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period modern About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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monument BUILDING * A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known. back
monument TOWER * A tall building, either round, square or polygonal in plan, used for a variety of purposes, including defence, as a landmark, for the hanging of bells, industrial functions, etc. Use more specific type where known. back
monument WATERWORKS * Buildings, engineering constructions and machinery, used for the purpose of supplying a town, etc, with water distributed through pipes. back
monument INDUSTRIAL * This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms. back
monument PUMP * A machine used to raise and move water and other liquids, compress gases, etc. Use more specific type where known. back
monument CROFT * An enclosed piece of land adjoining a house. back
monument WORKS * Usually a complex of buildings for the processing of raw materials. Use specific type where known. back

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