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)
Contact Details
Matthew Knight 01179 750675
