Water pump in Tubbrid, County Cork

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Freestanding cast-iron water pump, erected c.1880, with foliated spout, fluted cap and finial, banded shaft and cow tail handle. Set on stepped concrete platform.

This is an attractive cast-iron water pump located in the centre of Tracton village. It would once have acted as a communal water source. The banding and fluting are well-executed as is the elegantly curved handle, and these add artistic interest to an otherwise utilitarian object.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20909903

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