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The Claverton Pumping Station is a rare surviving example of the technology of the Late Georgian – Regency – period.

The pump started work in 1813, the year Pride and Prejudice was published. This amazing pump uses the power of the River Avon to lift water up 48ft into the Kennet and Avon Canal above. Burning no fuel and making no waste it is the ultimate in environmentally friendly technology.

In 2011 the Pumping Station is open to the public every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday (Except 29th April) from April 23th until October 26th inclusive.

If you want to see this unique technology in action visit us on one of our pumping days.

The Claverton Pumping Station group is part of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, registered charity number CC206209