Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Westonzoyland - Somerset Council (UA)

A former pumping station, built in the early C19, now preserved by the Westonzoyland Engine Trust. The first pumping station to be built to lift floodwater from the Somerset Levels and Moors, and the only one to survive with the steam engine still working and with the buildings intact. Much work has been done but further repair is needed, and the Trust has been working up a scheme for reuse of underused areas. Parts are under possible threat from rapid alteration of surrounding drainage. Historic England is grant aiding the investigation of cracking to the building close to the riverbank.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

WESTONZOYLAND ENGINE TRUST OLD PUMPING STATION AT NGR ST3396232827

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1174295

Local Planning Authority:

Somerset Council (UA)

Site Type:

Industrial > Water regulation installation

Location

Building Name:

Westonzoyland Pumping Station

Unitary Authority:

Somerset Council (UA)

Parish:

Westonzoyland

Parliamentary Constituency:

Bridgwater and West Somerset

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Charity (heritage)