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c.1905 with the newly built steam pump behind |
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Nordelph
Upwell Fen smock drainage mill Popham's Eau |
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c.1905 with the newly built steam pump behind |
Nordelph Upwell Fen drainage mill was an brick based smock mill that pumped water from Upwell Fen into Popham's Eau that in turn flowed into the Middle Level Drain. The mill had a Norfolk boat shaped cap with a petticoat and was turned to wind via tail pole. Power to the external scoop wheel was via four comon sails. |
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c.1920 crew dismantling the mill |
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c.1998 pumphouse containing electric pumps. One of the two diesel exhausts still in situ. |
Some of my ancestors of the Pepper family lived in the mill before the steam was introduced. The photo of the demolition crew shows the bungalow in the background which would have been built to accommodate the pump operator. The steam pump was replaced by the modern building and diesel pumps in about 1933-4 on the site of the old windpump. I can just remember it being built. The pumps are still working but have now been converted to electric. The corner of the operator's bungalow is visible on the right hand side of the photograph and is still occupied. Ron Stannard, Nordelph - 8th July 2008 |
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O.S. Map 2005 Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey |
Kelly's 1892: Wiliam Pepper, machine owner |
1905: Mill working with newly constructed steam pumping station behind |
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