NHER 4796 (Monument record) - Disused pumping station

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Summary

A small private plant existed in 1883 and was subject to a number of renovations before falling into disuse in 1989.

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Map sheet	TL79NW
Civil Parish	OXBOROUGH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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Draining pump, now disused.
E. Rose (NAU).

This was a small private plant existing in 1883, probably steam. Disused by 1904 after which a hot bulb engine was installed, followed 1940 by a Ruston diesel with a Gwynnes pump. Disused 1989 and pump removed; engine sold off 1998. Replaced by electric pump. (S1).
E. Rose (NLA), 22 December 2004.

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
<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, p 106..

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

PUMPING STATION (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Oxborough (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Sep 4 2007 4:34PM