Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKempton Park Pumping Station

Kempton Park Pumping Station

England
List entry 1001977
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Kempton Park Pumping Station is a Victorian waterworks complex located in Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, constructed from 1852 onwards to supply drinking water to London. The station represents a significant achievement in nineteenth-century engineering and water management infrastructure, featuring substantial brick buildings with characteristic Victorian industrial architecture. Its design reflects the expanding needs of the capital's growing population during the Industrial Revolution, and the site continues to demonstrate the scale of operation required to serve a metropolis of mid-Victorian dimensions. The pumping station remains an important example of heritage industrial architecture associated with the development of London's public water supply systems.

Kempton Park Pumping Station is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001977. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kempton Park Pumping Station?

Kempton Park Pumping Station is a Victorian waterworks complex located in Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, constructed from 1852 onwards to supply drinking water to London. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001977.

Who is responsible for protecting Kempton Park Pumping Station?

Kempton Park Pumping Station is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1001977.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kempton Park Pumping Station?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 18th century garden feature at Hanworth Park (1 km), Cloven Barrow, immediately south of Cedars Recreation Ground, Sunbury (2 km), Old Brew House, Bushy Park (3.4 km).

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