Survey Data
Reg No
20815007
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1800 - 1820
Coordinates
156221, 98421
Date Recorded
28/09/2006
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding water pump and trough, c. 1810, comprising rectangular-plan limestone-built sunken area with dressed surrounding wall, curved to west corners and having carved coping. Dressed limestone steps to east side with dressed limestone parapet walls. Limestone flagging to trough area and dressed limestone rectangular-plan trough. Three carved limestone lions' head spouts to wall above trough. Rectangular-profile limestone-built platform to west with metal closure and three cast-iron water pumps, two having decorative spouts and fluted shafts.
Appraisal
This fountain is notable for its fine stone crafting and well-executed decorative pumps. It forms a pair with the nearby Spa House as a reminder of Mallow's history as a spa resort town. The lions' head spouts are features of particular note and add artistic interest to the site.