Survey Data

Reg No

20846046


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Artistic, Technical


Original Use

Water pump


Date

1870 - 1890


Coordinates

139007, 41514


Date Recorded

19/08/2009


Date Updated

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Description

Freestanding cast-iron water pump, installed c.1880, comprising banded shaft, fluted neck and dome cap with finial. Fluted spout and cow’s tail handle.

Appraisal

A well-maintained water pump which is enlivened by its fine artistic detailing including its elegant curved handle, banded shaft and fluted cap. This functional object, located at a busy intersection, once played an important social as well as functional role in the town.