Survey Data
Reg No
22105013
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1860 - 1880
Coordinates
207818, 140776
Date Recorded
23/06/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water pump, erected c.1870, with cylindrical shaft having banding and foundry mark ‘B. Graham Waterford’ to neck, moulded spout with bucket grip, dome-shaped cap with ball finial, and curved pumping handle terminating in ball.
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 presents a reminder of a time before domestic running water.