Key Words :- waterworks

Address :- Tower Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AT
Grid Ref :- TQ 9212 2055
Co-ordinates :- Lat 50.952357 , Long 0.733898
Local Authority :- Rother District Council
Pre 1974 County :- East Sussex
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to industrial / commercial use
Site Dates :- 1869 -

Description and History of Site:-
Former pump house, now micro-brewery.

The building bears the date 1869 on the south end. At one time it was converted to public toilets. During conversion parts of the old wooden pump mechanism were found, including a lantern pinion c.3ft (91cm) in diameter.

Further Reading and References:-
Haselfoot, A J. 'The Batsford Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of South-East England'. Batsford, 1978

https://www.ryewaterworks.co.uk/

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