Survey Data
Reg No
15302029
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1900 - 1920
Coordinates
246412, 270236
Date Recorded
07/07/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, erected c.1910, having fluted cylindrical shaft with moulded base and neck, fluted cap and acorn finial. Now disused. Set back from road in prominent position to the north side of the village square, Castlepollard.
Appraisal
An item of street furniture that represents an early artefact of mass produced cast-iron work. It makes a positive contribution to the streetscape, and is of social significance as a reminder of the mechanisms installed for the provision of clean drinking water before mains water system. Although a functional piece, it has been made aesthetically appealing with details such as the acorn finial, fluted cap and by the fluted shaft.