Commemorative plaque 59548

This blue commemorative plaque records: When piped water came to the old part of St. Monans in 1883, a hydrant similar to this was placed in each street, to enable residents to collect water for domestic use and to supply the boats. Referred to as the "Waal" (Well) they were in use up to the late 1930's.

The plaque commemorates the introduction of piped water to St. Monans in 1883, marking a significant improvement in public health and daily life by providing residents and boats with accessible clean water until the late 1930s.