Survey Data
Reg No
30405701
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1860 - 1880
Coordinates
145810, 244775
Date Recorded
25/06/2010
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water pump, erected c.1870, comprising cylindrical shaft with banding, set into metal plate and in turn set into concrete platform with rendered boundary wall. Fluted neck to pump, with moulded base, fluted neck to pump, fluted spout with bucket grip, fluted domed cap with pointed finial, and cow's tail pumping arm.
Appraisal
This intact rural water pump provided communal water supply before the era of mains supply. It has fine cast features typical of this element of street furniture and is well maintained.