A neat way of getting water from a lower area to a higher area in a mechanical way. Beautifully made twin Archimedes screw water pumps. These two metal and wood installations are located in Whinlatter Forest, England. Used in ancient times for moving water from a river or dam to a higher lying area, e.g for agriculture. 00:00 Archimedes Screw Pump 00:07 Water is raised 00:27 Screw in reverse 00:41 Water feature
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