Just a flying visit on the way up to the less impressive Thornseat Lodge.
The History
I can't really dig up much to say for this so I'll quote this short piece from urbanography.org.uk (credit if it belong to anyone on here):
I can't say much more except that the place - as has been reported before - is full of some pretty striking graffiti. The lack of a roof and changing temperatures are definitely taking their toll on the artwork and the structure of the building itself, it's a bit of a mess, but pretty architecture and interesting graffiti make it worth the trip. Apparently it's owned by the same businessman that owns Thornseat Lodge, Windy Bank Pursuits Centre, The Plough Inn and the old schoolrooms, all in the village, half of which are in ruins.
The Photographs
1. A sole external, a silly amount of the ever pointless Heras fence:
2. Coming through this archway I was struck by the graffiti:
3. Some of the scarce remains of the actual functional features:
4. Lovely lattices reflected in the water:
5. Doors strewn around the place:
6. Nice set of pillars throughout:
7. Overview from the second level:
8. Lovely lattices holding up the roof:
9. Peeling corridor:
10. Myself again:
11. Some of the better art:
12. Another piece:
Thanks for looking,
Thirteen.
The History
I can't really dig up much to say for this so I'll quote this short piece from urbanography.org.uk (credit if it belong to anyone on here):
Built in 1950, the original water treatment plant supplied water to the south western outer reaches of Sheffield, through Ringinglow and Rud Hill service reservoirs.
It consisted of 7 horizontal pressure filters, capable of an average output of 16,000 cubic metres a day, with a maximum of 18,400 cubic metres a day. In 1983 a 15,000 cubic metre clear water tank was added.
In 1986 the water was found to contain excessive iron and aluminium levels and by April 1988 a new Sirofloc process was in operation, it was the first of its kind outside of Australia. The new plant represented a major advancement in the development of a new type of treatment process for drinking water.
I can't say much more except that the place - as has been reported before - is full of some pretty striking graffiti. The lack of a roof and changing temperatures are definitely taking their toll on the artwork and the structure of the building itself, it's a bit of a mess, but pretty architecture and interesting graffiti make it worth the trip. Apparently it's owned by the same businessman that owns Thornseat Lodge, Windy Bank Pursuits Centre, The Plough Inn and the old schoolrooms, all in the village, half of which are in ruins.
The Photographs
1. A sole external, a silly amount of the ever pointless Heras fence:
2. Coming through this archway I was struck by the graffiti:
3. Some of the scarce remains of the actual functional features:
4. Lovely lattices reflected in the water:
5. Doors strewn around the place:
6. Nice set of pillars throughout:
7. Overview from the second level:
8. Lovely lattices holding up the roof:
9. Peeling corridor:
10. Myself again:
11. Some of the better art:
12. Another piece:
Thanks for looking,
Thirteen.