Survey Data

Reg No

30400502


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Artistic, Social, Technical


Original Use

Water pump


Date

1925 - 1945


Coordinates

155848, 266290


Date Recorded

06/08/2009


Date Updated

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Description

Freestanding cast-iron water pump, erected c.1935, having cylindrical shaft set into concrete plinth, water spout with bucket grip and fluted collar, banding above spout, fluted neck with moulding to base, fluted domed cap with pointed finial, and square-section pumping handle. Pump set atop rendered platform accessed by steps within rectangular rendered enclosing wall at roadside.

Appraisal

This is a particularly well kept water pump and enclosure. It recalls the era before piped domestic water supply and is a pleasant and interesting roadside feature.