Former Crossness Pumping Station is a Grade I listed building in the Bexley local planning authority area, England. First listed on 24 June 1970. A Opened 4 April 1865 Industrial. 7 related planning applications.
Former Crossness Pumping Station
- WRENN ID
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- Grade
- I
- Local Planning Authority
- Bexley
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 24 June 1970
- Type
- Industrial
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Former Crossness Pumping Station, specifically the Beam Engine House, is a Grade I listed building opened on 4 April 1865, designed by engineer Joseph Bazalgette. This two-storey structure is built of yellow brick and features a façade with three bays divided by pilasters. The windows are designed in a simple Romanesque style, each with three round-headed lights. A machicolated cornice runs between the pilasters, with an additional cornice above, and the building is topped with a capped parapet.
At right angles to the main block, there are three one-storey parallel gabled ranges. The gable ends feature black round arches that contain three-light windows, each with a round head. Additionally, there is a circular window in the tympanum of the side elevation, accompanied by a series of joined round-headed windows.
Inside, the building showcases significant cast iron architectural details and houses four colossal beam engines manufactured by James Watt and Co.
More on this building
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- No EPC on record for this property
- No sale records on file
- Related listed building consents — 7 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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