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water pump

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Freestanding cast-iron water pump, erected c.1870, comprising cylindrical banded shaft, fluted domed cap with finial, cow-tail handle and spout with bucket grip.
An attractive cast-iron water pump displaying artistic design in its detailing. Items such as this are important reminders of times before the widespread provision of a piped water supply.

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