Survey Data
Reg No
20909903
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1860 - 1900
Coordinates
173018, 56576
Date Recorded
06/05/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water pump, erected c.1880, with foliated spout, fluted cap and finial, banded shaft and cow tail handle. Set on stepped concrete platform.
Appraisal
This is an attractive cast-iron water pump located in the centre of Tracton village. It would once have acted as a communal water source. The banding and fluting are well-executed as is the elegantly curved handle, and these add artistic interest to an otherwise utilitarian object.