Survey Data
Reg No
13316021
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
In Use As
Water pump
Date
1890 - 1910
Coordinates
215922, 256776
Date Recorded
18/07/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, erected c.1900, comprising fluted shaft on moulded base, moulded spout and surmounted by fluted domed capping with acorn finial over. Street fronted on footpath.
Appraisal
An attractive piece of mass-produced cast-iron, which remains an appealing and subtle feature in the streetscape to the southeast end of Ballymahon. This water hydrant is of particular importance as a reminder of the mechanisms installed for the provision of clean drinking water in the period before mains water supply systems. The various raised and fluted details enhance the artistic design quality of the piece, and indicate the equal importance of aesthetics as well as functionality.