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Southcote Mill, Reading

A water-powered pumping mill/wheel in the historic county of Berkshire, England.

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A pumping station built in 1850 to pump fresh water from the Kennet to the Bath Road reservoir and water tower. It was powered by two Gilkes Francis turbines. It was converted into residences in the late 1970s.

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Alternative names Southcote Water Works
Power source Water
Mill type
River Kennet
Mill function Pumping mill/wheel
Archive ID 3596
Location Reading
Historic county Berkshire
Country England, United Kingdom
NGR SU 6923 7126
Latitude/longitude 51.43620300, -1.00525100

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