What is Tilehurst Water Tower?
[[File:Water tower, Park Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2713746.jpg|thumb|150px|Tilehurst Water Tower]] '''Tilehurst Water Tower''', also known as '''Park Lane Water Tower''', is a distinctive water tower in Tilehurst was erected by [[Reading]] [[Borough Council]] in 1932. It is estimated to hold approximate 900,000 [[Litre|litres]] of water.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fort|first=Hugh|date=2017-05-27|title=Take a look at the view from the top of Tilehurst Water Tower|url=http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/berkshire-history/take-look-view-top-tilehurst-13095389|access-date=2020-08-17|website=BerkshireLive}}</ref> It is considered to be a local [[Landmarks|landmark]]. It was built in addition to the Bath Road Reservoir. They are made to supply water to properties at a higher level than the earlier water tower. It is still in use and is owned by [[Thames Water plc]]. It has the transmitter for a local [[radio station]] called The Breeze. == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Buildings and structures completed in the 20th century]] [[Category:Towers in the United Kingdom]] [[Category:Buildings and structures in Berkshire]]