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.
Manufacturer: Bamford's of Uttoxeter.
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Durham |
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A chain pump at the outdoor museum at Beamish, Co. Durham. Nearby is a notice, proclaiming: | |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Romaldkirk, Co, Durham | See separate page. | |
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On the green at Sedgefield, Co. Durham. Photograph supplied by
John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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On the green in Whorlton, Co. Durham. Photograph supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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