Rectangular Box Cast Iron Hopper Head Plain No.46

The Rectangular Box Cast Iron Hopper Head Plain No.46 is a clean-lined, utilitarian rainwater head produced in solid cast iron — the kind of component that does its job without drawing attention to itself. Where many hopper heads rely on ornamental detail, the H460 takes a different approach: precise, architectural form with no surface decoration, allowing it to read as part of the building fabric rather than an applied feature.

In its smaller variant — 255mm wide by 178mm deep and 178mm high — the H460 suits medium-capacity drainage runs on Georgian and Regency facades, town houses, and commercial buildings in conservation areas. The larger size, at 305mm wide by 250mm deep and 200mm high, is appropriate for higher-volume applications on institutional buildings, schools, or country houses where a plain rectangular form is required but scale demands a more substantial unit.

The stepped, projecting rim gives the hopper a degree of classical authority without reaching for overt decoration. The straight-walled body reads confidently against dressed stonework, brick, and render alike. For specifiers working on listed buildings where the brief demands authenticity but restraint, this is a reliable and appropriate choice.

Manufactured in the UK to BS 460 specification. Available in Standard Black and Heritage Colour finishes, including a linseed oil option for conservation and listed building projects. Connection options are available for round, square, and rectangular downpipes across a range of standard sizes.

Pipe connections: Round 65/75/100mm. Square 75×75mm, 100×100mm, 125×125mm. Rectangular 100×75mm, 125×100mm, 150×100mm.

For listed buildings, conservation areas, and heritage-sensitive projects, call 0333 987 4452 or contact the team at tuscanfoundry.com.