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Stretham Old Engine

Close to the village of Stretham, near Ely, this land drainage pumping station (now disused) is scheduled as an Ancient Monument and has been restored by the Stretham Engine Trust.

Stretham Old Engine contains a fine steam powered, double-acting rotative beam engine built in 1831 and is the last surviving complete example of its kind in the Fens. The Site is open to visitors every Sunday from 1pm to 5pm from April to October (incl).

Contact details

The Engine
Green End
Stretham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3LE

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