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Building MPM1785 - North Pumping Station (No. 4) building 2/239

Summary

Early-20th century Neoclassical engine house built in 1913.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Early-20th century Neoclassical three bay engine house built in 1913. The pumping station originally housed two steam driven horizontal impeller type main dock pumps and two smaller drainage pumps, one of which was electronically driven. Brick walls with stucco used on the lower 6ft. Evidence of repair. Naval arms with the date 1913 and 'GR' survive above the east elevation. Inside the house are four brick lined wells c17-20m deep and 4m wide. The pumping station has served the locks to the north and south since its construction in the early 20th century.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> SPM399 Bibliographic reference: Naval Dockyards Society. 2015. 20th Century Naval Dockyards: Devonport and Portsmouth Characterisation Report.

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Location

Grid reference SU 632 012 (point)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Record last edited

Sep 30 2026 4:10PM