Where is Coultershaw Wharf and Beam Pump?

Coultershaw Wharf and Beam Pump is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU28 0JE), in the parish of Petworth.

How do I get to Coultershaw Wharf and Beam Pump?

The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU28 0JE.

Who owns Coultershaw Wharf and Beam Pump?

Coultershaw Wharf and Beam Pump is owned by The Coultershaw Trust.

How do I get to Coultershaw Wharf and Beam Pump?

The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU28 0JE.

Other places · South East England

Coultershaw Wharf and Beam Pump

In or near Tillington.

Coultershaw Wharf and Beam Pump — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

The River Rother at Coultershaw Bridge, Pump House - geograph.org.uk - 1513213 — nick macneill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Stopham Road · 6.2 km

Family-friendly

Coultershaw Wharf and Beam Pump is a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Place summary

Coultershaw Wharf and Beam Pump is located in South-East England. This historic site features a 19th-century beam pump, notable for its engineering significance in water management. It serves as a reminder of the region's industrial heritage.

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Background

History

Before the supply of piped water to the town, the residents of Petworth obtained water from springs to the east of the town, such as the Virgin Mary Spring, from which water can still be drawn. The first piped water supply to Petworth was established in the early 16th century by Rev. John Edmunds, the local Rector, who installed a 3 in diameter lead pipe from springs, at the junction of the lower greensand and Atherfield clay, in Boxgrove Paddock, about 1 mi west of the town, to supply the Manor House (now Petworth House) and conduits in the town. The main pipe led to a stone reservoir on the north side of the churchyard with branches to points in the lower levels of the town. By 1575, the…

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Coordinates: 50.9660, -0.6172
County: West Sussex
District: Chichester
Parish: Petworth
Postcode: GU28 0JE
Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
Established: 1782
Nearest railway station: Stopham Road — 6.2 km

Sources

wikipedia: Coultershaw Wharf and Beam Pump (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Historic churches · South East England

St Richard's Church

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Galleries · South East England

Newlands House Gallery

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Museums · South East England

Petworth Cottage Museum

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👶↗ petworthcottagemuseum.co.uk

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The Angel Inn

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Newhouse Farm Camping

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