Survey Data
Reg No
40844014
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1890 - 1930
Coordinates
162471, 376124
Date Recorded
06/07/2011
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, erected c. 1910, comprising fluted shaft on moulded base surmounted by fluted domed capping with acorn finial over. Located adjacent to small laneway in the rural landscape to the east of Cill Chartha/Kilcar.
Appraisal
An attractive piece of mass produced cast-iron, which is an appealing and subtle feature in the rural landscape to the east of Cill Chartha/Kilcar. This water hydrant is of particular importance as a reminder of the mechanisms installed for the supply of clean drinking water in the period before mains water supply systems. The various fluted details, and the moulded lion’s head motif in particular, enhances the artistic design quality of the piece, and indicates the equal importance of aesthetics as well as functionality.