Survey Data
Reg No
22308059
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water pump
Date
1860 - 1890
Coordinates
210568, 171259
Date Recorded
13/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Cast-iron water pump, erected c. 1875, with banded shaft, having fluted neck and domed cap, and with cow's tail pumping arm and fluted spout with ram's head bucket grip. Set in landscaped area at roadside opposite road junction.
Appraisal
This water pump exhibits artistic detailing in its design, with an elegantly-curved handle, banded shaft, fluted cap and finial. It formed a significant role in the local community before the provision of mains water supply.