Survey Data
Reg No
20910808
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1850 - 1890
Coordinates
98505, 53684
Date Recorded
26/08/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water pump, installed c.1870, with cylindrical banded shaft having moulded fluted spout with bucket grip, fluted domed cap with finial and curved cow-tail pumping handle. Cast-iron plate to base with numbers in relief.
Appraisal
This water pump exhibits a high level of 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 is a reminder of a time prior to domestic mains water supply.