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Markfield Beam Engine and Museum information


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Markfield Road Pumping Station
LocationTottenham
London, N15
United Kingdom
OS grid referenceTQ 34410 88782
Built1886; 138 years ago (1886)
Original useSewage treatment
Current useMuseum
Websitewww.mbeam.org
Listed Building – Grade II
Designated1974
Reference no.1358862
Markfield Beam Engine and Museum is located in London Borough of Haringey
Markfield Beam Engine and Museum
Location of Markfield Road Pumping Station in London Borough of Haringey

Markfield Road Pumping Station, now known as Markfield Beam Engine and Museum or sometimes just as Markfield Beam Engine is a Grade II listed building containing a 100 horsepower (75 kW) beam engine,[1] originally built in 1886 to pump sewage from Tottenham towards the Beckton Works.[2] The grounds of the building now form a public park known as Markfield Park.[3] The River Moselle joins the River Lea at this location.[4]


  1. ^ Historic England. "Pumping Station Building and Engine (1358862)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  2. ^ Baggs; Bolton; Scarff; Tyack (1967). A History of the County of Middlesex. Vol. 5. London: Victoria County History. pp. 345–348.
  3. ^ Haringey Council. "Markfield Park". Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  4. ^ Liz, Added by; Events, View. "Residents' Walk Along the River Moselle Route – from Markfield Park to Lordship Rec". harringayonline.com. Retrieved 7 May 2022.

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