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water pump

water pump
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Freestanding cast-iron water pump, erected c. 1880, comprising banded shaft with spout, handle and domed cap. Foundry mark to shaft. Rubble limestone wall, cobblestones to site and cast-iron hydrant to site.
This water pump, set in cobblestones and against a rubble limestone wall, forms a pleasing roadside feature. It played an important role in the social history of the area, providing a communal water source for the local residents.

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Photo: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage · Website use allowed for educational or private purposes with source credit