Crofton Pumping Station
Crofton Beam Engines — Crofton, Wiltshire. Photo: Chris Allen · Image source · CC BY-SA 2.0
INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE

Crofton, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Crofton Beam Engines

Historic beam engines demonstrate steam-powered canal water supply.

1collection topics
1documented examples
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MACHINES IN THEIR SETTING

At this historic site

Preserved machinery, industrial structures and clearly identified reconstructions associated with this place.

Beam engineTopic illustration · Beam engine
PRESERVED / RECONSTRUCTED SITE

Boulton & Watt and Harvey of Hayle engines

Historic machinery preserved on site

The operator identifies Boulton & Watt and Harvey of Hayle beam engines. Consult the operator for demonstration and visiting arrangements.

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Museum record ↗ Checked 2026-10-29

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