Record Details

NHER Number:41057
Type of record:Building
Name:Pumping Station known as Wretton

Summary

A diesel powered pumping station built in 1939. An electric pump was installed in 1980 and the old building made into a store.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TL 68767 97330
Map Sheet:TL69NE
Parish:STOKE FERRY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

Built 1939 on new site. Twin Allen diesel engines with centrifugal pumps. Electric pump constructed 1980 and old building made into store.
(S1) and (S2).
E. Rose (NLA), 22 October 2004.

Monument Types

  • PUMPING STATION (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1901 AD to 2100 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status - none

Sources and further reading

<S1>Article in Serial: Hinde, K.. 2004. Pumping Stations in the Norfolk Fens Part 3, East of Ouse.. NIAS Journal. vol 7, pt 4, pp 95-97..
<S2>Article in Serial: 1980. [unknown]. NIAS Journal. vol 2, no 5, p 50..

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