NHER 6175 (Monument record) - Post medieval hydraulic ram

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Summary

A post-medieval hydraulic ram that has been restored. It pumped water from Bayfield Lake to a tank, the water from which was used in the Bayfield Estate.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG04SW
Civil Parish LETHERINGSETT WITH GLANDFORD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Hydraulic ram.
E. Rose (NAU).

Under circular brick building, 19th or 20th century, with concrete domed roof. Two acorn cylinders alone visible;
disused. ?Earlier flint and brick rectangular building adjacent. At junction of river and dyke to east - probably controlled level of lake.
E. Rose (NAU), 5 August 1988

The pump is now restored and working in a conservation centre. It is in fact said to have pumped water for estate use to a tank on top of the hill.
E. Rose (NLA), 9 March 1998.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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Record last edited

Feb 14 2025 10:53AM

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