Copper
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
stone, zinc & cast iron
Collection
Uppark House and Garden, West Sussex
NT 138476
Summary
A historic water system comprising of a stone copper with zinc bowl and cast iron fire tray and ash pit. Uppark's unique position on top of the downs is attributable to the creation of the pump house in South Harting. The pump house contains three pumps, an overshot wheel, a solid fuel pump and an electric pump.