Besfords

The history of the Besfords

Besford Water Tower

Besford Water Tower was built in the early 20th century to supply water to nearby Besford Court.

The water tower is located on Ladywood Road in Besford.

Besford Water Tower was a hilltop reservoir site constructed and opened in 1926 to supply water to Besford Court, and subsequently used as a Home Guard Observation Post during World War II.

A Severn Trent sign still exists at the foot of the steps – Photo credit: peregrinus on TrigPointingUK
Besford Water Tower in 2019 – Photo credit: Adrian Dust on TrigPointingUK

In January 2025, the Evesham Journal reported that the water tower could be converted into a four-bedroom house under plans submitted to Wychavon District Council.

Image: KODA Architects
Image: KODA Architects


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