Water pump in Rathwire Upper, County Westmeath

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Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, erected c.1890, comprising fluted shaft on moulded base surmounted by fluted dome shaped cap with ball finial over. Horizontal pull lever to side. Located on grass verge adjacent to road side to the northwest outskirts of Killucan…

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An attractive piece of mass produced cast-iron, which remains an appealing and subtle feature in the landscape to the northwest of Killucan. This water hydrant is of particular importance as a reminder of the mechanisms installed for the provision of clean drinking water in the period before mains water supply systems. The various moulded details enhance the artistic design quality of the piece, and indicate the equal importance of aesthetics as well as functionality. This particular example doesn't have the 'lion's head' design (of the standard Glenfield and Kennedy Ltd. design) usually found on water hydrants in Westmeath.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 15402024

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