Kinsale Water Works, well in County Cork

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Freestanding reservoir, built 1864, comprising series of barrel vaulted subterranean chambers, with single-bay red brick neo-Classical style entrance front to east. Barrel-vaulted red brick roofs set on rubble stone plinths, having recent render vents. Entrance front comprising recessed panel surrounding camber-headed opening, with recessed inscribed limestone plaque above, having limestone cornice with substantial brick modillions and simplified pediment above. Cast-iron gate and limestone threshold to entrance.

Built as a 'munificent gift' from Sir George Conway Colthurst BAR MP to the inhabitants of Kinsale in 1864, this functional structure is much enhanced by its elaborate façade. Furthermore, its prominent positioning at a crossroads, ensures that the generosity of its patron is not overlooked by passers by. The large inscribed plaque contains a wealth of information about various people including the afore mentioned Sir George Conway Colthurst, and Captain Jim Daniel RN, Chairman of the Town Commissioners. The Colthurst Baronetcy, of Ardrum in the County of Cork is a title in the Baronetage of Ireland. It was created on 3 August 1744. The fifth Baronet, Sir George Conway Colthurst sat as Liberal Member of Parliament for Kinsale between 1863 and 1874.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20851002

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