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Cast Iron Water Trough Tank 1 showing heavily corroded surfaces and worn edges 1 GFO-0353
Cast Iron Water Trough Tank 1 showing corroded surfaces and healiy worn edges 2 GFO-0353
Cast Iron Water Trough Tank 1 showing heavily corroded surfaces and worn edges 1 GFO-0353
Cast Iron Water Tank 2 showing heavily corroded surfaces and overflow outlet 3 GFO-0354
Cast Iron Water Tank 2 with corroded surfaces and worn edges 1 GFO-0354
Cast Iron Water Trough Tank 1 showing heavily corroded surfaces and worn edges 1 GFO-0353
Cast Iron Water Trough Tank 1 showing corroded surfaces and healiy worn edges 2 GFO-0353
Cast Iron Water Trough Tank 1 showing heavily corroded surfaces and worn edges 1 GFO-0353
Cast Iron Water Tank 2 showing heavily corroded surfaces and overflow outlet 3 GFO-0354
Cast Iron Water Tank 2 with corroded surfaces and worn edges 1 GFO-0354

Cast Iron Water Tank-Reclaimed 34″ L

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Price range: £600.00 through £650.00 Excl. VAT

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Cast Iron Water Tanks or Troughs-Reclaimed 34″ L

Inject authentic industrial heritage into your garden design with these versatile salvage items. These cast iron water tanks offer incredible durability and a stunning textural appearance. Perfect for water features, they’re structurally sound and will still hold water. Alternatively, with some adaptation, they make great planters for larger plants, or even self contained ponds. We recommend the inside is sealed before use as a wildlife bearing pond.

Dimensions-
Tank 1- L34″ x W20 1/2″ x H17″ (L86.3cm x W52.1cm x H43.2cm)
Tank 2- L34″ x W20 1/2″ x H13″ (L86.3cm x W52.1cm x H33cm)

Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be imperfections and wear marks.

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13" High, 17" High

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Cast Iron Water Tanks or Troughs-Reclaimed 34″ L

Inject authentic industrial heritage into your garden design with these versatile salvage items. These cast iron water tanks offer incredible durability and a stunning rustic appearance.

Individual Tank Dimensions

  • Tank 1: Measures 34 inches long, 20 1/2 inches wide and 17 inches high.

  • Tank 2: Measures 34 inches long, 20 1/2 inches wide and 13 inches high.

The History and Strength of Cast Iron

Engineers during the Industrial Revolution heavily favoured cast iron for its remarkable liquid-holding capabilities. Therefore, manufacturers frequently used this molten metal to form heavy-duty agricultural containers. These cast iron water tanks demonstrate why the material remains so highly valued by modern landscape designers.

Key Features and Material Benefits

  • Immense Structural Wall Strength: The thick metal resists buckling under heavy internal water pressure.

  • Exceptional Weight and Mass: Its heavy physical presence ensures the containers remain securely in place.

  • Long-Term Frost Defiance: Unlike thin plastics or terracotta, thick iron will not crack during freezing British winters.

Authentic Weathered Patina

Quite possibly antique, these genuine cast iron water tanks are certainly showing their age and prior farm use. They are heavily weathered, with corrosion covering every surface. Furthermore, they feature beautifully well-worn edges.

Consequently, these rustic containers now bring rich texture and heritage charm to both wild and traditional gardens. Despite this heavy surface corrosion, they remain completely structurally sound and will still hold water perfectly.

Creative Landscape Applications For Cast Iron Tanks

With some creative pipework adaptation, these two units can form a striking water feature together. For instance, you can position the taller tank so it drains lazily into the shorter one.

Alternative Practical Uses

Beyond water features, these cast iron water tanks adapt beautifully to other garden roles:

  • Raised Alpine Planters: Fill them with pebbles and gritty soil to grow delicate rockery plants.

  • Industrial Fuel Stores: With a fitted lid, keep your seasoned firewood logs completely dry next to an outdoor fire pit.

  • Aquatic Wildlife Ponds: Create small, self-contained habitats for local frogs and water lilies. It’s recommended to seal the container first.

The Value of Reclaimed Agricultural Salvage

Sourcing reclaimed agricultural equipment prevents heavy carbon emissions from modern iron smelting factories. Furthermore, investing in these cast iron water tanks secures rare historic artefacts that grow more visually attractive every single year.

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