NHER 44324 (Building record) - Bramah Pump House, Fairstead Lane

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Summary

This disused early 19th century lime washed brick pump house was used for raising water to the gardens of Clermont. It is a single storey building with a pyramidal slate roof. There is a Gothic style east window. Inside is an iron breast shot waterwheel that drove a rare three-throw pump designed by Joseph Bramah.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II*) 1077226: PUMPHOUSE

Location

Map sheet	TF80SE
Civil Parish	LITTLE CRESSINGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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Full Description

April 1987. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Disused pumphouse for raising water to gardens of Clermont Hall. Early 19th century. Limewashed brick with some stone dressings. Slate roof. Square in plan. Single storey. Three-bay façade of a doorway with flanking windows. Two-centred arches to openings with raised keystones and imposts in stone."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
A. Cattermole (NLA), 12 April 2006. Amended J. Cullis (HES), 13 November 2019.

Associated Sources (6)

--- SNF57617 Archive: NIAS. Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society Records.
--- SNF4219 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1981. 10-year plan under way to restore rare mill. 9 July.
--- SNF82945 Photograph: Photograph of Pump House, Fairstead Lane, Little Cressingham. Colour.
--- SNF82946 Photograph: Photographs of Pump House, interior and exterior, Fairstead Lane, Little Cressingham. Colour.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1077226.

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Little Cressingham (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Nov 13 2019 12:05PM