Marley Hill, Byermoor Pumping Station

HER Number:
1670

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Marley Hill, Byermoor Pumping Station

Place:
Marley Hill

Map Sheet:
NZ25NW

Class:
Water Supply and Drainage

Site Type: Broad:
Water Supply Site

Site Type: Specific:
Pumping Station

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
The pumping station was built in 1912 to pump sewage from nearby colliery houses. Although the building is unexceptional, the pumping gear is of considerable interest. The equipment was designed and manufactured by Siemens and installed by Hughes and Lancaster. It is in full working order and continues to pump affluent as and when required. The electrically operated compressors and switchgear are as originally installed - even the lampshades are unaltered.

Easting:
2016

Northing:
5735

Grid Reference:
NZ20165735

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 1670 >> Pers comm. J.C. Barford, Gateshead MBC 1989 Byermoor Pumping Station letter to English Heritage- Historic Environment Record Pers comm. J. Hallam 1977- Historic Environment Record I. Ayris & S.M. Linsley, 1994, A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Tyne and Wear, p 68