Survey Data

Reg No

14314009


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Artistic, Social, Technical


Original Use

Water pump


Date

1850 - 1890


Coordinates

285546, 276660


Date Recorded

31/05/2002


Date Updated

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Description

Cast-iron water pump, erected c.1870, with angled pumping handle. Fluted neck and cap with pointed finial. Foliate decoration to spout. Set in recess with limestone walls. Now padded to shaft.

Appraisal

This water pump has interesting design details such as the fluting and the foliated motif, which enhance this functional object. Located near a crossroads, is was once a place of social gathering where people went to draw water.