Dogdyke Steam and Diesel Pumping Station
Tattershall Bridge,, Entrance via Bridge Farm,, Tattershall, Lincolnshire, LN4 4JG
Dogdyke Pumping Station is typical of the many engines found, keeping the land dry in the Fens. The site is complete with the engine attendant's cottage, which houses a refreshment room and small museum of land drainage. The steam powered beam engine, built by Bradley and Craven of Wakefield in 1856, will be at work. It is the last example of an operating scoop wheel in the UK. Also at work is the 1940 Ruston and Hornsby 7XHR type diesel engine powering a Gwynnes' centrifugal pump, both made in Lincoln. Both engines are in their original pump houses, the architecture typical for Fenland pumping stations. In addition there will be an exhibition of old farm equipment, bygones and vintage vehicles as well as a tombola, bric-a-brac and produce stalls and children's games.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 12.30 to 4.30pm
Location & directions
Tattershall Bridge,, Entrance via Bridge Farm,, Tattershall, Lincolnshire, LN4 4JG
- Directions:
- Access is via the private farm road, Bridge Farm, Tattershall, Lincolnshire LN4 4JG. What Three Words: shuttling.unopposed.stunning
- Contact on day:
- Chris Page
- Telephone number:
- +447464948549
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
