NHER 26399 (Building record) - Chamberlain Building, Heigham Water Works
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Summary
An imposing steam pumping engine house for the water works, built in 1907 of polychrome brick on a cast iron frame. The engine was removed in the 1960s. The building was restored in 1991 and is now a visitor and display centre.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Steam pumping engine house for water works, 1907 polychrome brick on a cast iron frame. Very similar to the water works building at Hove, Sussex (now a museum of engineering).
Engine removed 1960s. Converted to display area 1991.
See (S1) (copy in file). Press cutting (S2) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 5 August 1992.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (4)
- (Former Type) ENGINE HOUSE (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1907 AD to 2100 AD)
- (Former Type) PUMPING STATION (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1907 AD to 2100 AD)
- (Former Type) WATERWORKS (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1907 AD to 2100 AD)
- VISITORS CENTRE (LEISURE) (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1991 AD to 2100 AD)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 16 2016 10:35AM