Survey Data

Reg No

20836008


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Artistic, Technical


Original Use

Water pump


Date

1860 - 1900


Coordinates

118281, 31083


Date Recorded

10/07/2008


Date Updated

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Description

Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, installed c.1880, comprising fluted shaft and cap having banded base with plain spout and acorn finial.

Appraisal

This water hydrant exhibits artistic detailing in its design, with finely cast banded shaft, cap and finial. It is an interesting and notable feature on the streetscape and offers a reminder of a time when water was drawn from a communal source.