Dalton Water Pumping Station (Dalton-le-Dale)
Dalton Water Pumping Station © DCC 2003
Dalton water pumping station was built between 1873 and 1879 and used engines to pump water up through base rock to supply water to Sunderland and surrounding areas.
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Victorian (1837 to 1901)
Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Late 20th Century (1967 to 2000)
Second World War (1939 to 1945)
Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Late 20th Century (1967 to 2000)
Second World War (1939 to 1945)
Turning the Tide Project 1997 - 1998; Archaeological Services University of Durham
Field survey at Dalton Pumping Station, Cold Hesledon, County Durham 2017; Archaeological Services Durham University
Field survey at Dalton Pumping Station, Cold Hesledon, County Durham 2017; Archaeological Services Durham University
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