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water pump

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Freestanding cast-iron water pump, installed c.1870, comprising banded cylindrical shaft, fluted neck with foliated spout and curved cow tail handle. Set on concrete plinth along roadside.
This elegantly designed cast-iron water pump displays attractive detail in its design including a fine curved handle and foliated spout. It serves as a reminder of the social importance of community water sources in the past, prior to the provision of mains water supplies.

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