Survey Data
Reg No
30401608
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
In Use As
Water pump
Date
1860 - 1880
Coordinates
138562, 260507
Date Recorded
30/04/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water pump, erected c.1870, standing within elevated rectangular enclosure having rendered concrete walls. Pump comprises cylindrical shaft with moulded bands, spout with moulded bucket grip, cow's tail pumping handle, fluted neck and domed cap, latter with pointed finial. Limestone trough placed in front to catch water and for animals to drink from.
Appraisal
This is a well-tended water pump in perfect condition with a trough for drinking water which is an unusual feature.