Survey Data

Reg No

22105013


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Artistic, Social, Technical


Original Use

Water pump


Date

1860 - 1880


Coordinates

207818, 140776


Date Recorded

23/06/2005


Date Updated

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Description

Freestanding cast-iron water pump, erected c.1870, with cylindrical shaft having banding and foundry mark ‘B. Graham Waterford’ to neck, moulded spout with bucket grip, dome-shaped cap with ball finial, and curved pumping handle terminating in ball.

Appraisal

This water pump exhibits artistic detailing in its design, with an elegantly curved handle, banded shaft and finial. It is an interesting and notable feature on the streetscape and presents a reminder of a time before domestic running water.