Water pump in Town Parks, County Meath (14324014)

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Cast-iron water pump, erected c.1870, with lion's mask to spout, fluted shaft and cap with finial.

This cast-iron water pump makes a interesting contribution to the streetscape of Athboy. The deeply fluted casting provides artistic detail and this functional object is further enlivened by the lion's head mask.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 14324014

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