The Water TowerThe Carshalton Water Tower is a unique grade II listed building.
Referred to as the Bagnio in the 18th century, it contains a suite of rooms. These serve a diverse range of domestic and social functions. There is the bagnio, or bathroom with its deep plunge bath and exquisite early 18th century tiles, the beautifully proportioned Saloon and the elegant Orangery, which contains a boutique that offers some items that are special to the Trust. The restored remains of a water wheel can be seen within the wheel pit of the Pump Chamber. This powered the pumps which lifted fresh spring water, from below this chamber, into a cistern, housed in the structure's crowning tower. |
The Historic Grade II Listed Landscape GardenThe Trust's historic grade II listed landscape garden comprises the area of the lake which fills naturally, but intermittently. Its mid 18th century informal form replaces that of a formal canal, designed by Charles Bridgeman for John Fellowes about 1716. However there is still evidence of his original work in the haha and in positioning the Water Tower.
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The Folly BridgeThe Folly Bridge, or Sham Bridge as it is otherwise known, is false because water cannot flow underneath it. The folly acts as a dam at the north end of the (usually dry) lake. Restored in 2010 this feature is rustic in style and built of brick with stone, flint and clinker patterning.
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