Survey Data
Reg No
32403710
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1890 - 1910
Coordinates
146638, 309990
Date Recorded
24/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Painted cast-iron water pump, erected c. 1900. Circular fluted shaft with faucet emerging from top, on moulded plinth, widening-out at top of shaft to moulding with alternative fixing locations for operating valve handle, fluted domed cap surmounted by acorn finial. Set in grass verge at roadside to east of Mullarkey's public house.
Appraisal
This cast-iron water pump is of historical and technical interest dating from a period before mains water supply became available. It's design is aesthetically pleasing.