Survey Data
Reg No
15301007
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1860 - 1890
Coordinates
240328, 281311
Date Recorded
07/07/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron waterpump, erected c.1875, comprising banded cylindrical shaft with fluted head and fluted ogee-domed cap. Cow-tail curvilinear handle and projecting spout. Now disused. Located at a bend in the road, and surrounded by low rubble wall.
Appraisal
An appealing feature in the streetscape, located at a natural meeting place in the town. It represents an early artefact of mass-produced cast iron work. Although primarily a functional piece, it's tall slim profile, and elegant curved handle, enhances the artistic design. It is socially important because of its role in providing clean drinking water in the period before mains water systems.