Park/Garden record MNT26783 - Grounds at Papplewick Pumping Station

Summary

GARDEN (Georgian to Late 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 58264 52121 (244m by 214m)
Map sheet SK55SE
District Gedling
Civil Parish Papplewick, Gedling

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The grounds to Papplewick Pumping Station, laid out between 1881 and 1884 by the Nottingham Corporation Water Department. The main feature comprises a large formal cooling pond enclosed by a path and shrubberies. (4)

The grounds to Papplewick pumping station, laid out between 1881 and 1884. The main feature is a large formal cooling pond enclosed by a path and shrubberies. The southwest corner is planted with woodland. (1)

The grounds were laid out between 1881 and 1884 by the Nottingham Corporation Water Department. (2)

See Register description.
See M2568 for pumping station.


<1> Notts Historic Gardens Trust, 1995-1997, Notts Historic Parks and Gardens Files (Unpublished document). SNT4553.

<2> English Heritage, 1984, Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England - Part 33, Notts (Published document). SNT4554.

<3> Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.

<4> Lucy Dawson and Rosemary Thornber, 2015, Papplewick Pumping Station, UV Disinfection Facility, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire: Heritage Statement (Unpublished document). SNT4898.

<5> English Heritage, 1984, Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England - Part 33, Notts (Published document). SNT4554.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Notts Historic Gardens Trust. 1995-1997. Notts Historic Parks and Gardens Files.
  • <2> Published document: English Heritage. 1984. Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England - Part 33, Notts.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Lucy Dawson and Rosemary Thornber. 2015. Papplewick Pumping Station, UV Disinfection Facility, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire: Heritage Statement.
  • <5> Published document: English Heritage. 1984. Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England - Part 33, Notts.

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Record last edited

Sep 22 2026 4:56PM

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