Survey Data
Reg No
20844108
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1850 - 1890
Coordinates
149246, 54966
Date Recorded
07/05/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water pump, installed c.1870, comprising of banded shaft, fluted neck, spout and cap with cow tail handle. Cast-iron bollard to north with fluted shaft, banded neck and cap. Low rubble stone enclosing wall with rendered coping to pump.
Appraisal
An noteworthy nineteenth century water pump in an urban context, which is a reminder of essential communal water provisions before the installation of mains supply. Simple artistic touches including fluting and an elegant handle enliven this functional object. It is complimented by the similarly designed adjacent cast-iron bollard.