NHER 41056 (Monument record) - Site of Polver and Nar Engine
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Summary
The site of a pumping station, used to connect the Polder Drain to the Great Ouse. It was installed in 1914 and had its engines upgraded in 1944. Destroyed by vandals in 1944, it was replaced by an electric pump.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF61SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WATLINGTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Site of Gwynnes pump with unidentified prime mover to connect Polder Drain to Great Ouse, installed 1914 on new site. Replaced by two twin cylinder Rustons driving two new Gwynne pumps 1944. Destroyed by vandals 1994, replaced by electric pump.
(S1).
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, p 90..
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Record last edited
Aug 3 2007 2:16PM