Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPumphouse in centre of village

Pumphouse in centre of village

England
List entry 1006021
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pumphouse in the centre of a Suffolk village is a nineteenth-century utilitarian structure built to serve the community's water supply needs. The building reflects the period's investment in public infrastructure and sanitation improvements that characterised Victorian England. As a listed monument, it represents an important aspect of local social and technological history, documenting the expansion of piped water systems into rural communities during the industrial era. The structure remains a tangible reminder of nineteenth-century municipal engineering and the gradual modernisation of village life.

Pumphouse in centre of village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006021. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pumphouse in centre of village?

Pumphouse in the centre of a Suffolk village is a nineteenth-century utilitarian structure built to serve the community's water supply needs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006021.

Who is responsible for protecting Pumphouse in centre of village?

Pumphouse in centre of village 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 1006021.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pumphouse in centre of village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, formerly the site of Rushbrooke Hall, 400m south west of Poplar Meadow (0.4 km), East Low Hill tumulus (0.8 km), Roman building SW of Lake Farm (0.9 km).

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