Sandfields Pumping Station - Cornish beam engine
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Sandfields Pumping Station - Cornish beam engine
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 28 Jan 1984
Seen in 1984 when still in the care of the water company. It was subsequently closed and sold off for development but the engine house has been retained and is being cared for by Lichfield Waterworks Trust. The engine was built in 1873 by Jonah and George Davies of Tipton. This shows the 'working gear' in front of the 65" bore cylinder.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.673461
Longitude
-1.834911