Monument record MDO6686 - Water Turbine House, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth
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Summary
Water turbine house 1856/7. A low head jet reaction turbine connecting to two double acting ram pumps built by Thomas Hawksley , and manufactured by D Cook of Glasgow in 1857, was installed in a purpose built single storey stone pumphouse of 1856. Originally one of a pair, the pump is now probably unique and although disused is still maintained by Weymouth Water Works in good condition. Originally drew water from a spring to the North, where a small dam was built to form a basin so that water could be piped to the station, (part of a funnel from IK Brunel's SS Great Eastern was installed to act as a strainer and settling chamber). Water was pumped to the newly built Preston Reservoir near Chalbury Hill. In 1869 the station was expanded and steam-power installed. Further expansion in 1882, 1899, 1901 and 1934. Converted to electric pumps in 1958 when the steam plant was broken up.
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Type and Period (8)
- WATER PUMPING STATION (Victorian to Mid 20th Century - 1856 AD to 1958 AD)
- ENGINE HOUSE (Victorian to Mid 20th Century - 1856 AD to 1958 AD)
- WATER TURBINE (Victorian to Mid 20th Century - 1856 AD to 1958 AD)
- BOILER HOUSE (Victorian - 1899 AD to 1899 AD)
- CHIMNEY (Victorian - 1899 AD to 1899 AD)
- WEIGHBRIDGE (Victorian - 1899 AD to 1899 AD)
- ENGINEERS HOUSE (Early 20th Century - 1901 AD to 1901 AD)
- STEAM ENGINE HOUSE (Victorian to Mid 20th Century - 1862 AD to 1958 AD)
Full Description
SY 707838. Sutton Poyntz Turbine House. A low head jet reaction turbine connecting to two double acting ram pumps built by D Cook of Glasgow in 1857 was installed in a purpose built single storey stone pumphouse of 1856. Originally one of a pair, the pump is now probably unique and although disused is still maintained by Weymouth Water Works in good condition. <1-4>
Recorded by NRIM. Recorded by D Young, 05-Apr-1974. <3>
Full description. <5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX2360 Monograph: Council for British Archaeology. 1973. Recommendations of CBA Panel on Industrial Monuments Dorset. 2.
- <2> SDO17347 Index: Department of the Environment. DOE (IAM) Ancient Monuments Record Form. 15.1.74.
- <3> SDO17399 Index: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. National Record of Industrial Monuments (NRIM). DO16.
- <4> SWX1687 Monograph: Department of the Environment. 1978. Department of the Environment (IAM) Ancient Monuments of England (Vol 2). Vol 2. 83.
- <5> SDO18671 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2000. Monuments Protection Programme Industrial Monuments Assessment, Step 3 Report: The Water and Sewage Industry.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454466.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7062 8398 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 465
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SW 59
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454466
Record last edited
Dec 22 2023 3:23PM
