Durham

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beamish   A chain pump at the outdoor museum at Beamish, Co. Durham. Nearby is a notice, proclaiming: beamish
YEDDLE PUMP
WATER PRODUCED BY THE ANIMALS
IN THE FOLD WAS DRAINED
TO THIS WELL, THEN PUMPED OUT
TO BE SPREAD ON THE FIELDS. THE
SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED AROUND
1800, THOUGH THE PUMP IN PLACE
IS NEARER 1900.
Markings: "H. Bamford & Sons, Improved Chain Pump, Uttoxeter"; a shield containing a chevron and the letters "H", "B" and "&S"; and "RD NO 17856".

Manufacturer: Bamford's of Uttoxeter.

cotherstone This one at Cotherstone, Co. Durham, works, and there's a modern sign next to it warning that it's not drinking water. Photograph supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. It carries a notice:
 THE RESTORATION OF THIS
VILLAGE PUMP WAS CARRIED OUT BY
COTHERSTONE PARISH COUNCIL
IN 2009,
FUNDED BY A LEGACY FROM
MRS ALMA MORAN.
Read the story of its renovation in 2009 - well done David Rabbitts, Cotherstone Parish Council and craftsman Peter Wilkinson of Barnard Castle!
Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

durham On the green behind the cathedral in Durham, Co. Durham. There's a device fitted above the spout, which looks as if it might be a stopcock shaft. Photo on the right supplied by Roger Howse - thanks, Rog.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.
durham

greta bridge In a bad state at Greta Bridge, Co. Durham. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: Various indistinct markings on barrel, including a "3".

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Dilapidated and well-hidden lead pump at Langton, Co. Durham.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Romaldkirk, Co, Durham See separate page.

sedgefield On the green at Sedgefield, Co. Durham. Photograph supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

whorlton On the green in Whorlton, Co. Durham. Photograph supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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