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Monument record TR 23 NW 73 - Post medieval pumping station, Cherry Garden
Summary
Water pumping station built circa 1870 containing the first Worthington Simpson type triple expansion engine, at present preserved by Folkestone and District Water Company. Also preserved is a pre-1870 single-cylinder vertical steeple engine and a pre-1880 two cylinder vertical donkey engine from Lower Standen station.
Location
Grid reference | TR 20 37 (point) LO |
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Map sheet | TR23NW |
Civil Parish | FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
County | KENT |
District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Indust Mons Survey (Prov Sched List) Pumping Sta June 1973 (OS Card Reference). SKE44290.
<2> Indust Mons Survey (Amendments and Additions) Dec 1973 (OS Card Reference). SKE44287.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Mar 8 2022 10:04AM