More information : [TQ38637725] "Conduit House Greenwich Hospital, c.1730. Covered Standard Reservoir with graffiti earliest of which seems to be about 1733." [TQ38777685] "Conduit House dated c 1710. Scheduled A.M." [Course of conduit, connecting the two houses is shown on Corr.6" Sheet] (1)
[TQ 38657730] Conduit House [NAT] (2)
The Post medieval conduits and conduit heads were part of a previously established water system within Greenwich Park. The tunnel system was explored in 1961 and was found to be of a much greater extend than originally thought, even though it was not fully explored. The brickwork appeared to be no earlier than Tudor in date. Four known entrances were present within the park. The water system was increased during the 17th and 18th centuries, but ceased to be used as water supply in 1891. The majority of waterhouses were demolished between 1850-1902. It now part of park's drainage system (3)
Situated within an enclosure of iron railings, the Conduit House or Standard House is rectangular in plan, with higher, projecting gable walls to north and south. The walls are of brick, surmounted by a pitched, tile roof. The entrance is set in the north gable. Stone plaques above the entrance carry the legend `Greenwich Hospital Standard Reservoir' a reference to the Royal Hospital for Seamen, established in 1705. The door to the Conduit House is locked and access to the interior could not be obtained. (4,5) |