Survey Data
Reg No
31808004
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1850 - 1890
Coordinates
173247, 291197
Date Recorded
01/08/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, erected c.1870, now disused. Hydrant comprises base with cylindrical fluted shaft and moulded neck with lion's head. Remains of cast-iron support for buckets. Set back from side of road, at crossroads, in a cobbled area.
Appraisal
This cast-iron water hydrant makes an interesting contribution to the streetscape of the crossroads. The deeply-fluted casting and lion's head elevate and provide artistic interest to this functional object.