Survey Data
Reg No
14310002
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Historical, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
In Use As
Water pump
Date
1850 - 1890
Coordinates
284764, 281923
Date Recorded
24/05/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Cast-iron water pump, erected c.1870, with banded shaft, fluted neck, cap with finial and foundry mark. The spout has foliate decoration where it meets the neck. Recessed back from road and bounded on three sides by rendered walls.
Appraisal
This cast-iron water pump was cast by John Collins Ltd., Shop Street, Drogheda. It has an unusual level of artistic detailing including banding, fluting, and foliate decoration to the spout. The pump is located close to the crossroads, and makes a positive contribution to the streetscape.