Survey Data
Reg No
32402616
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1910 - 1920
Coordinates
170719, 324074
Date Recorded
12/10/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Free-standing stone water supply memorial, erected 1915. Rock-faced regularly-coursed ashlar limestone walling, slightly-projecting centre panel containing round-headed recess with cut stone voussoirs springing from projecting imposts, rock-faced copings. Faucet missing. Projecting three-sided stone slab with basin formed in upper surface. Carved inscription in recessed panel over arch reads in raised lettering 'In most loving memory of Beatrice Kathleen his wife this water was brought to the neighbours whom she loved by Frederick Williams Wynn December 1915'. Situated on hilltop adjacent to estate workers' dwellings to east of Markree demesne.
Appraisal
This unusual water supply outlet exhibits good quality stonework and finely carved lettering in the inscription panel.