LUC is providing building recording and archaeological monitoring services at Tees Cottage Pumping Station, on behalf of Northumbrian Water.

Our Historic Environment team aims to identify any information relating to the construction or modification of the Gas House, and related fittings, exposed during repairs.

The pumping station, also known as Coniscliffe Waterworks, is located near Darlington, County Durham.

First built in 1849, the site is a Scheduled Monument which a group of dedicated local volunteers maintain as a working museum.

In 1914, the East Pump House on the site was converted into a gas producer plant to meet increasing demand. The two-cylinder gas engine installed at this time remains in full working order today. It is the largest preserved example of its kind in Europe.

Historic building recording may be required as part of planning, listed building or – as in this case – scheduled monument consent. It is also a valuable tool early in development proposals, to inform designs and help manage change through a greater understanding of heritage significance.

LUC’s Historic Environment team can provide full building recording support on a range of structures, including industrial buildings.

If your project could benefit from our help, message a member of our Historic Environment team.

For more information on Tees Cottage Pumping Station, including ‘steaming’ events throughout the year, see: https://www.teescottage.co.uk/