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Cast-iron water pump, erected c. 1875, with banded shaft, having fluted neck and domed cap, and with cow's tail pumping arm and fluted spout with ram's head bucket grip. Set in landscaped area at roadside opposite road junction.
This water pump exhibits artistic detailing in its design, with an elegantly-curved handle, banded shaft, fluted cap and finial. It formed a significant role in the local community before the provision of mains water supply.

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