Survey Data
Reg No
30402207
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
In Use As
Water pump
Date
1860 - 1880
Coordinates
60324, 258247
Date Recorded
30/07/2008
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, installed c.1870, comprising fluted cylindrical shaft with moulded neck and base, fluted cap with acorn finial. Broken riveted pail stand to base of shaft.
Appraisal
This interesting roadside feature at Cleggan is a simple functional feature that formerly gave the local community a supply of water. It is enhanced by the clever use of simple decoration such as fluting and an acorn finial.