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Dear Pete, The correct name for these structures is - static water tank; however, they were generally known by the National Fire Service and the Civil Defence organisation as Emergency Water Supply (EWS); fading wartime painted yellow EWS signs with dirctional arrows can still be found in a number of locations up and down the country.If you can, send me a copy of the AP and I will be able to positively identify what it is for you. If you would like, I can send you some photos and drawings of such structures off forum. Regards, Roger J C Thomas Assistant Designation Adviser (South) -----Original Message----- From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gareth Hughes Sent: 05 July 2013 10:38 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Friday question Emergency reservoir for fire fighting? -----Original Message----- From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Pete Insole Sent: 05 July 2013 10:31 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Friday question I don't get to ask these very often, but just thought I'd see if anyone had any ideas about what this might be in the centre of this 1946 AP. The site is Arnos Court Park in Brislington, Bristol. Arnos Vale cemetery is top right and Bath Road wraps around the north and east of the park. There are no similar features on historic plans or later maps and nothing visible on modern APs. I assume it is wartime related, but it doesn't seem to be the usual air raid shelters that do appear on the 46 aerials as areas of concrete capping. Any thoughts greatfully received. Thanks, Pete This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views which are not the views of English Heritage unless specifically stated. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system and notify the sender immediately. Do not use, copy or disclose the information in any way nor act in reliance on it. Any information sent to English Heritage may become publicly available. Portico: your gateway to information on sites in the National Heritage Collection; have a look and tell us what you think. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/professional/archives-and-collections/portico/