Survey Data
Reg No
20844029
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
In Use As
Water pump
Date
1850 - 1890
Coordinates
149040, 55182
Date Recorded
28/04/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water pump, installed c.1870, comprising of banded cylindrical shaft with fluted neck, spout, cap with finial and cow tail handle. Now disused. Enclosed by circular rubble stone wall with rubble-stone coping.
Appraisal
An elegant example of a mass produced cast-iron water pump that features attractive details including a curved handle, banded shaft, fluted neck and cap. It is a reminder of the time before the provision of mains water, and would have been an important focal point in the community.