Built in 1913 for the Borough of Saffron Walden Water Works. Approximately 28 metres high red brick Edwardian tower was designed by architect AH Forbes and constructed by local builder J Custerson. Now listed.

Simon

June 14, 2020

Road cycling

Just another nice piece of architecture to look at within Saffron Walden.

Neil Sneade

August 27, 2022

Road cycling

Gives you a nice target to aim for at the top of the pull up out of Saffron Walden.

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1. Saffron Walden — Market Town – Grantchester Village loop from Great Chesterford

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2. Saffron Walden — Market Town – Audley End House loop from Stansted Mountfitchet

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3. Finchingfield Village Green – Saffron Walden — Market Town loop from Newport

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Saffron Walden, Uttlesford, Essex, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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Debden Road Water Tower

1. Saffron Walden — Market Town – Grantchester Village loop from Great Chesterford

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