Stonygate Pumping Station, steam winch
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Stonygate Pumping Station, steam winch
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 27 Nov 1984
Horizontal single cylinder worm geared winch built c1900 by the Birtley Iron Co. It was used as necessary for well maintenance until about 1959. When seen in 1984 it was part dismantled and it is believed the remains were scrapped between 1985 and 1995 (based on observations from infrequent visits). This was housed in a pretty little winch house adjoining the main pumping station.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.860456
Longitude
-1.448809