"The Pimple"

[kernowexpeditionary]

The pimple is in Whitchurch Down nr Tavistock, devon....in 1909 houses were being built in this area and needed a reservoir to supply the water, the pimple was built in 1914 of local stone as a secure entrance to the underground tank....it was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, and each wall is a mere 13ft long,

this tiny building is up for sale for £10,000 atm and was recently reported on westcountry news, no access to the reservoir as its still in use!

another unusual explore!

 

[Dutchess]

What a wonderful little building! Small and perfectly formed - full of character! Atmospheric photos too, I like them

Actually, the structure put me in mind of the follies built around the Brightling, Sussex area by "Mad Jack" Fuller, http://johnmadjackfuller.homestead.com/index.html

They are worth an explore if anyone's in the vicinty! Haven't been for a few years, really will have to go back sometime....some nice pubs around there, too

D.

 

[graybags]

Pimple

Not been there for a while !!
Nice pics chaps
G

 

[thestig]

loving the last pic mate
My parents just sold their house which backed right on to that bit of moor, I think we all went up there for the eclipse a few years back. Didnt realise it was for sale though. so no access at all to the resevoir?

 

[fire*fly]

it looks lovely, but what would you do with it if you owned it esp when you can look at it for free love the last picture too

 

[BigLoada]

Wow man, atmospheric shots. Very nice wee building, though I think its more of a raised nipple than a pimple. Kind of. Well, I think anyway.

 

[MD]

nice mate i like the old graffiti

 

[Foxylady]

Love unusual structures like this. Nice find and photos...great Dartmoor ponies.