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Stretham Old Engine
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Stretham Old Engine is a steam-powered engine just south of Stretham in Cambridgeshire, England, that was used to pump water from flood-affected areas of The Fens back into the River Great Ouse. It is
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 6.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Stretham Old Engine is a steam-powered engine just south of Stretham in Cambridgeshire, England, that was used to pump water from flood-affected areas of The Fens back into the River Great Ouse. It is one of only three surviving drainage engines in East Anglia, and is a Grade II* listed building.
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Official information
Stretham Old Engine is a historic site featuring the last complete engine that was part of the drainage network in Cambridgeshire. Visitors can explore the preserved engine and learn about its significance during the Industrial Revolution and its role in local agriculture.
From the Wikipedia article
Stretham Old Engine is a steam-powered engine just south of Stretham in Cambridgeshire, England, that was used to pump water from flood-affected areas of The Fens back into the River Great Ouse. It is one of only three surviving drainage engines in East Anglia, and is a Grade II* listed building.
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Background
History
During the 17th century, large areas of fenland in East Anglia were reclaimed via extensive draining schemes. Despite this, crops and livestock were frequently swept away by widescale flooding as the land sank because of the drainage. As a partial solution, windpumps were used to pump water away from flood-affected areas, but relied on the weather and lacked the power required to lift large quantities of water. Wicken Fen nature reserve has a preserved and restored windpump, used to manage the water table in the Fen. The advent of steam power in the late 18th century offered a new solution, and these new engines began to spring up around The Fens.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3342, 0.2245
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Stretham
- Postcode
- CB6 3LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- 07749 708455
- Established
- 1831
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 6.9 km
- Opening
- Selected Sundays & Bank Holidays between April and October 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
- Official site
- strethamoldengine.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Stretham Old Engine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stretham Old Engine?
- Stretham Old Engine is in Cambridgeshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CB6 3LF), in the parish of Stretham.
- What is Stretham Old Engine?
- Stretham Old Engine is a steam-powered engine just south of Stretham in Cambridgeshire, England, that was used to pump water from flood-affected areas of The Fens back into the River Great Ouse. It is
- How do I get to Stretham Old Engine?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB6 3LF.
- When was Stretham Old Engine built?
- Built or established in 1831.
- Who owns Stretham Old Engine?
- Stretham Old Engine is owned by | designation1 = Grade II*.
- How do I get to Stretham Old Engine?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6 3LF.