Cumberland Field Pump House
A ruined little one this! From a trip to the heart of England, this was a pleasant surprise. A mighty trek to get to though. We had to walk through some of the thickest mud I've ever come across, luckily we both had wellies, but the mud was like tar, it stuck to the boots, making them feel incredibly heavy like they were made of concrete. They did get a wash off though when we had to walk through a fast flowing river just before the station.
This was found while browsing older OS maps. It is featured all the way back on OS Six Inch 1888 - 1913. On this map, it mentions a wind pump and hydraulic ram in situ. The wind pump remains to this day, although in poor condition. Dan braved the ladder and went for a view up top. I got halfway up, noticed the ladder was all corroded and not even attached to the wind pump any more, so bottled it.
At some point, a shed was constructed and a Lister D stationary engine was installed. This particular engine produces 1.5hp at 700rpm. It's quite an old engine, potentially mid 40s, early 50s. The engine is attached to a lovely Climax #2 water pump driven by a belt. There were also lots of period artefacts lying around, including a beautiful Lister wooden box. I was very tempted to 'rehome' it, but it was in poor condition and probably wouldn't have made the journey back. The shed has now collapsed, leaving the equipment open to the elements. Despite this, it seems to be in great condition.
The Climax #2 Pump
Pump and engine still connected via the belt. I'm surprised it's lasted due to being exposed to the elements.
Lovely old Lister box.
Some detail shots to finish
A ruined little one this! From a trip to the heart of England, this was a pleasant surprise. A mighty trek to get to though. We had to walk through some of the thickest mud I've ever come across, luckily we both had wellies, but the mud was like tar, it stuck to the boots, making them feel incredibly heavy like they were made of concrete. They did get a wash off though when we had to walk through a fast flowing river just before the station.
This was found while browsing older OS maps. It is featured all the way back on OS Six Inch 1888 - 1913. On this map, it mentions a wind pump and hydraulic ram in situ. The wind pump remains to this day, although in poor condition. Dan braved the ladder and went for a view up top. I got halfway up, noticed the ladder was all corroded and not even attached to the wind pump any more, so bottled it.
At some point, a shed was constructed and a Lister D stationary engine was installed. This particular engine produces 1.5hp at 700rpm. It's quite an old engine, potentially mid 40s, early 50s. The engine is attached to a lovely Climax #2 water pump driven by a belt. There were also lots of period artefacts lying around, including a beautiful Lister wooden box. I was very tempted to 'rehome' it, but it was in poor condition and probably wouldn't have made the journey back. The shed has now collapsed, leaving the equipment open to the elements. Despite this, it seems to be in great condition.
The Climax #2 Pump
Pump and engine still connected via the belt. I'm surprised it's lasted due to being exposed to the elements.
Lovely old Lister box.
Some detail shots to finish
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