Survey Data
Reg No
31809002
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
In Use As
Water pump
Date
1850 - 1890
Coordinates
174849, 287456
Date Recorded
08/08/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Cast-iron water pump, erected c.1870, with fluted shaft, raised banding to fluted cap. Acorn finial and cast-iron tap to side. Cast-iron bucket rest to front. Cast-iron lettering to side now indecipherable due to layers of paint. Water pump is set on concrete base on side of road.
Appraisal
This item of street furniture is still in working order, reflecting its continuing social importance within the community. Its attractive acorn finial and cast-iron details add to its character and enlivens the streetscape.