Hauxley pumps were very effective at keeping Radcliffe and Togston sites dry. They also kept East Chevington dry. I can't see that they would have had any effect on Maidens Hall though. Apparently when the pumps were first installed the water level in the old shaft was about 60 feet from the surface. Two pumps were installed capable of pumping 7 million gallons per day. Once the water level was dropped to the required level one pump could maintain that level and the other pump was just there as a standby. The pumps were switched off during the salmon season. Can't think of any reason that they would be needed after East Chevington site finished, unless it was to allow the water table to restore to its natural level in a controlled manner.
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