Beaumaris (click on photograph to bring up bigger/better version).

beaumaris Two hefty pumps near the castle at Beaumaris, Anglesey, which were apparently moved from their original location by the outer moat wall of the castle. Photographs by Roger Howse - thanks, Rog - who reports that there's no mechanism inside the cast iron cases.

Markings: None, although there's a date, 1867, carved in a stone set in the wall behind the pumps.

Manufacturer: Unk.
beaumaris

beaumaris A unique set-up at Beaumaris Gaol, Anglesey, where the pump was driven by a treadmill, operated by the prisoners. Photographs provided by Roger Howse - thanks, Rog.

Markings: None seen.

Manufacturer: Unk

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