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water pump

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Freestanding cast-iron water pump, erected c.1870, comprising cylindrical shaft with banding, set into metal plate and in turn set into concrete platform with rendered boundary wall. Fluted neck to pump, with moulded base, fluted neck to pump, fluted spout with bucket grip, fluted domed cap with pointed finial, and cow's tail pumping arm.
This intact rural water pump provided communal water supply before the era of mains supply. It has fine cast features typical of this element of street furniture and is well maintained.

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