Cornwall & Isles of Scilly

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charlestown Charlestown, Cornwall.

Markings: "N" in a hexagon.

Manufacturer: Unk, but the pump and its trademark are very similar indeed to "P" pumps currently advertised by Puteus.

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taken from www.geograph.
org.uk's site.		 Lanhay, near Gerrans, Cornwall.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

gorran haven On the Canton at Gorran Haven, Cornwall - minus its handle.

Markings: Flag, 3", obscured roundel prob with "All British Made".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

hugh town One of very few remaining pumps on the Isles of Scilly. This one is in the park at Hugh Town, St. Mary's. The trough looks ancient. Picture on the left supplied by Amanda Martin, Curator of IOS Museum, and that on the right by John Bolton - thanks, both.

Markings: Lion and RD NO. 46671.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.		 hughtown

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taken from www.geograph.
org.uk's site.		 This one's near Illogan, Cornwall.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

killigarth A nicely renovated pump, now in full working condition, in Killigarth, Cornwall. Photo supplied by Sally Harmer - thanks Sally, and congratulations on an excellent job.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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org.uk's site.		 The pump in Basin Lane, Lanreath, Cornwall. An inscription behind it reads:
LISKEARD RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL
NOTICE
Any person or persons seen cleaning Fish,
the entrails of Pigs or otherwise
committing a nuisance at or near
this pump will be prosecuted
by order
E.MALLET
SANY INSPECTOR
Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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org.uk's site.		 Just visible in the corner of the vegetable garden at Trerice, nr Kestle Mill, Cornwall.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

launceston In the castle grounds at Launceston, on the site of the old prison.

Markings: The lead tank carries the letters "IH", the date - 1796 - and a fleur-de-lys.

Manufacturer: Unk.		 launceston

mevagissey At the Mevagissey Museum, this pump originally served one of the local cottages.

Markings: Flag and 3".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

mylorbridge Unusual one at Mylor Bridge, Cornwall - brightly coloured too. Is the sphere a form of air vessel? Need a closer look. Picture by Dave Hunt - thanks, Dave.

Markings: "GILBERT 1852". Does this refer to the maker or the sponsor? Assume the former.

Manufacturer: Unk - can't trace a pump maker named Gilbert.

Pentewen, Cornwall See separate page.

port isaac Two small pumps in Port Isaac, Cornwall. Photos by David Vaisey - thanks, David.

Markings: unk.

Manufacturers: Unk.		 port isaac

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taken from www.geograph.
org.uk's site.		 St. Michael Penkevil, Cornwall.

Markings: Poss Flag.

Manufacturer: Poss Lee Howl.

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taken from www.geograph.
org.uk's site.		 Looks like a lead pump within the wooden boxing, at South Petherwin, Cornwall. There are two panels on the pump, but can't make out the details in this photo.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

trethevy Semi-rotary at St. Piran's Well, Trethevy, nr Tintagel, Cornwall. Picture by Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike.

Markings: "Paragon", "All British Made", "No. 3" and "Semi Rotary".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl. 		 trethevy

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taken from www.geograph.
org.uk's site.		 At Carnbargus, near Trevellas, Cornwall.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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