Water pump in Clonmellon, County Westmeath

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What is recorded here

Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, erected c.1910, comprising fluted pedestal shaft on moulded base with lion mask spout, moulded necking, and fluted dome-shaped capping with acorn finial. Set slightly back from road on concrete drainage slab with drain to front (east).

An appealing feature in the streetscape of Clonmellon representing a good example of an early mass produced cast-iron artefact. The fine inscribed and cast detailing, including the loin mask spout, enhances the artistic design quality of the piece. This waterpump is of social significance as a reminder of the mechanisms installed for the provision of clean drinking water before mains water systems.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 15306001

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