Monument record M2803 - Pumping station, Farnsfield
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 65560 56780 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK65NE |
District | Newark |
Civil Parish | Farnsfield, Newark |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1896. Main building 60ft x 48ft with boiler house built on, 30ft x 48ft. Also smithies, hut, battery room for generating electricity from gas and weighbridge, to weigh coal for steam engines. Railway siding for coal trucks, just taken up. Main building has a very high, fine roof. The walls are of alternate English and Flemish bond red brick. Large cooling pond for steam engines, now out of use. Originally 2 large beam engines - removed 1938 for diesel plant. Original beam and hoist used for fitting plant still intact (02/07/1964). (1)
Grid ref for building.
<1> CBA, Industrial Survey (Published document). SNT184.
Other Refs: IA2 33/5
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNT184 Published document: CBA. Industrial Survey.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM