NHER 41059 (Monument record) - Site of post medieval pumping station
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Summary
A pumping station existed here in the post medieval period. It had a beam engine installed in 1849 and was still in existence by 1936. Sadly, no trace of this building survives into modernity.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL69NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEREHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Beam engine installed 1849. Lancashire boiler and flywheel with spokes cast in halves.
(S1) states in existence 1936 but now totally disappeared; however, current Ordnance Survey mapping shows a building on this site marked 'pumping station'.
E. Rose (NLA) 22 October 2004.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF55492 Article in Serial: Hinde, K.. 2004. Pumping Stations in the Norfolk Fens Part 3, East of Ouse.. NIAS Journal. vol 7, pt 4, pp 97-98..
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
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Record last edited
Aug 10 2007 12:50PM