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PUMP HOUSE

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A small pumping station.

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Related Terms

Term Note
CONDUIT HOUSE A small building over the end of a water conduit or spring.
ENGINE HOUSE A building housing an engine. Use specific term where known.
PUMP A machine used to raise and move water and other liquids, compress gases etc. Use more specific term where known.
PUMPING STATION A facility with pumps and associated equipment, often part of a Waterworks.
WATERWORKS Buildings, engineering constructions and machinery, used for the purpose of supplying a town, etc, with water distributed through pipes.
WELL HOUSE A building over a well housing machinery for raising the water. Often consisting of a DONKEY WHEEL or HORSE GIN.

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