Longlands Model Farm - Steam Engine
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Longlands Model Farm - Steam Engine by Ashley Dace as part of the Geograph project.
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Longlands Model Farm - Steam Engine
Image: © Ashley Dace Taken: 31 Jan 2015
Holkham Estate has a long pedigree of outstanding agricultural innovation. The Longlands model farm complex contains elements of early buildings, however a majority dates to the 1850s, with minor 20th century additions. The farm incorporated the latest design and technology to improve efficiency on the estate. The steam engine, installed in 1914, was built by Garretts in the Leiston Engine Works, Suffolk. Motive power was required to power the sawmill and other farm machinery via a belt shaft. The engine ceased work in the early 1960s. The farm buildings, currently listed, are undergoing refurbishment to provide a 21st century purpose. Monica Vinader, a well known jewellery manufacturer has recently moved onto the site.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.924857
Longitude
0.795127