Description and History of Site:-
Designed by the York architect Walter Brierley (1862-1926) for Sir Hugh Bell, the tower was part of the water supply system serving the villages of Ingleby Arncliffe and Rounton. There is a commemorative plague above the door while in front of the door are the initials of 'H & FB 1915' for Sir Hugh and Florence, Lady Bell. The design which is typical of the arts and crafts movement, is reminiscent of a church tower with a saddleback roof. Large quoins and strangely affected stonework. Large gargoyles corbelled battlements. Inscription over doorway.

The Blue Bell Inn in the village is also by Walter Brierley.

Further Reading and References:-
YAS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972
Hatcher J, The Industrial Architecture of Yorkshire, 1985

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Key Words :- water tower

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public footpath

Address :- Welbury Road, Ingleby Arncliffe, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 3NB
Grid Ref :- NZ 44607 00819
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.400890 , Long -1.314395
Local Authority :- Hambleton District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1294509,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1915 -
Record Date :- 16 May 2015

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