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8th December 2022 |
Runham Swim south drainage pump River Bure |
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8th December 2022 |
Runham Swim north wind pump had a 3 storey tarred red brick tower, 30ft high to its curb, containing two doors, one window and a Norfolk boat shaped cap with a petticoat. Power to the internal scoop wheel designed to pump water from the marshes into the River Bure was supplied by patent sails and the cap was turned to wind by an 8 bladed fantail with a Y wheel.
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Runham Swim south wind pump was often called Perry's Mill although the name 'Swim' was coined by virtue of cattle being herded down the track to the river where they swam across to graze on the marshes on the opposite side. This was also the site of a ferry across the River Bure.
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28th January 2023 |
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O. S. Map 1884 Runham Swim south below river; Runham Swim north above river; Courtesy of NLS map images |
1987: Tarred red brick tower with temporary aluminium cap and all machinery except sails or fanstage 2022: Mill tower with cap in good condition |
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