Survey Data
Reg No
15306001
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1900 - 1920
Coordinates
264842, 268608
Date Recorded
13/07/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, erected c.1910, comprising fluted pedestal shaft on moulded base with lion mask spout, moulded necking, and fluted dome-shaped capping with acorn finial. Set slightly back from road on concrete drainage slab with drain to front (east).
Appraisal
An appealing feature in the streetscape of Clonmellon representing a good example of an early mass produced cast-iron artefact. The fine inscribed and cast detailing, including the loin mask spout, enhances the artistic design quality of the piece. This waterpump is of social significance as a reminder of the mechanisms installed for the provision of clean drinking water before mains water systems.