Survey Data

Reg No

31809002


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Artistic, Social, Technical


Original Use

Water pump


In Use As

Water pump


Date

1850 - 1890


Coordinates

174849, 287456


Date Recorded

08/08/2003


Date Updated

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Description

Cast-iron water pump, erected c.1870, with fluted shaft, raised banding to fluted cap. Acorn finial and cast-iron tap to side. Cast-iron bucket rest to front. Cast-iron lettering to side now indecipherable due to layers of paint. Water pump is set on concrete base on side of road.

Appraisal

This item of street furniture is still in working order, reflecting its continuing social importance within the community. Its attractive acorn finial and cast-iron details add to its character and enlivens the streetscape.