Claverton Pumping Station, Industrial heritage museum in Claverton, England
The pumping station contains a 24-foot wide wooden breastshot water wheel that drives two cast iron rocking beams to lift water.
Built between 1809 and 1813 by engineer John Rennie, the station addressed water supply needs for the Kennet and Avon Canal operations.
Engineering students from the University of Bath contributed to the restoration efforts during the 1960s and 1970s, returning the station to functionality.
The facility opens according to volunteer availability, with guided tours explaining the mechanics of water-powered pumping systems from the Georgian era.
The station uses water from the River Avon, diverted through Warleigh Weir into a specialized leat, to power its mechanisms without fuel consumption.
Location: Claverton
Website: https://claverton.org
GPS coordinates: 51.37810,-2.30167
Latest update: April 2, 2025 00:08
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