Survey Data

Reg No

20906410


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Artistic, Social, Technical


Original Use

Water pump


Date

1860 - 1880


Coordinates

174164, 76928


Date Recorded

02/08/2007


Date Updated

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Description

Freestanding cast-iron water pump, erected c. 1870, with cylindrical shaft having banding, moulded spout with bucket grip, dome-shaped cap with finial and curved pumping handle.

Appraisal

This water pump exhibits artistic detailing in its design, with an elegantly-curved handle, banded shaft and finial. It is an interesting and notable feature on the streetscape and offers a reminder of a time before domestic running water.