Leicestershire

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org.uk's site.		 This Grade II Listed Building by the roadside at Beeby, Leics, includes a pump and an interesting pyramidal stone wellhead behind it, dated 1855, with a padlocked iron door. It was built at a cost of £50 and was refurbished in 1953. Originally there was a low cast iron railing surrounding the pump but this has been lost. There is an inscription on the stonework, which reads:
In summer’s heat and winter’s cold
One constant temperature I hold;
When brooks, and wells and rivers run dry
I always yield a good supply.
My neighbours say (I’m often told)
I’m more than worth my weight in gold.
Markings: No pump details reported.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Billesdon, Leics See separate page.

branston The cast iron-clad pump at Branston, Leics. Low down there's a panel featuring a stylised peacock - photos taken by John Hurst - thanks, John. Further research shows that the peacock forms part of the coat of arms of the Duke of Rutland - in fact the crest. It's described as "On a Chapeau Gules turned up Ermine a Peacock in its pride proper".

Markings: "D of R", which stands for Duke of Rutland, as Branston formed part of the Belvoir Estate.

Manufacturer: Unk.		 branston

Buckminster, Leics See separate page.

burrough on the hill Burrough-on-the-Hill, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None

Manufacturer: Unk.

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org.uk's site.		 At Burton Overy, Leics. I wonder if the ball finial is a replacement?

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

cold overton Cold Overton, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: Mark present but currently indecipherable.

Manufacturer: Unk.

cranoe Cranoe, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None

Manufacturer: Unk.

croxton kerrial Croxton Kerrial, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. A small plaque mounted on the pump reads:
RESTORED BY
PETER LAMBERT
1976
Markings: None

Manufacturer: Unk.

Edmondthorpe, Leics See separate page.

east langton East Langton, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Gaddesby, Leics See separate page.

great dalby Great Dalby, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. The pump carries a horseshoe and the date "2000".

Markings: None other.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Great Easton, Leics See separate page.

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org.uk's site.		 At Great Glen, Leics, the iron trough carries the inscription "GREAT GLEN AD 2000".

Markings: The Pump Top carries a panel, but it's not readable in this photo.

Manufacturer: Unk.

grimston The pump at Grimston, Leics, featuring a stopcock in its spout. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: A rough-cast "GB" or possibly "CB".

Manufacturer: Unk.

gumley Gumley, Leics, carrying a warning not to drink the water.. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None other.

Manufacturer: Unk.		 gumley

Hallaton, Leics See separate page.

halstead Halstead, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

wigston parva In the tiny hamlet of Wigston Parva, nr Hinckley, Leics. Photos supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.		 wigston parva

Illston-on-the-Hill, Leics See separate page.

kibworth harcourt Kibworth Harcourt, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Knipton, Leics See separate page.

knossington Knossington, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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taken from www.geograph.
org.uk's site.		 At Belgrave Hall, Leicester, Leics.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

long clawson Long Clawson, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

market bosworth Market Bosworth, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: A corroded shield with "BAMFORD'S FROST PROTETED LIFT PUMP" and what's left of a Bamford's escutcheon.

Manufacturer: Bamford's.

market harborough Market Harborough, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: There's a maker's panel, but it's obscured by multiple coats of paint.

Manufacturer: Unk.

mountsorrel Mountsorrel, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Made from local granite, it was installed to commemorate Queen Victoria's jubilee. The dragon motif is that of the Earl of Lanesborough of nearby Swithland Hall, who perhaps was the donor.

Markings: The cast iron faceplate carries the date 1887 and a dragon motif.

Manufacturer: Unk.		 mountsorrel

nether broughton Nether Broughton, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Newtown Linford, Leics See separate page.

Osgathorpe, Leics See separate page.

queniborough A nice renovation in Queniborough, Leics, which has brought an old wreck back to working condition. Photograph supplied by Bob Stanley - thanks and congrats on a good job, Bob.

Markings: Flag, "Made in England" and "3".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

rotherby This one in Rotherby is in desperate need of a bit of carpentry. Photograph supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Sewstern, Leics See separate page.

Slawston, Leics See separate page.

somerby Somerby, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None visible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

swithland Swithland, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

thorpe satchville Thorpe Satchville, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

tilton on the hill Tilton-on-the-Hill, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

tugby Tugby, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

twycross Twycross, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Waltham-on-the-Wolds, Leics See separate page.

welham Welham, Leics. Photograph supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Above the pump is a plaque stating:
MARKET HARBOROUGH
RURAL DISTRICT
COUNCIL
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THIS WATER
IS UNFIT FOR
DRINKING
PURPOSES
BY ORDER
Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

woodhouse Pestilence Cottage, Woodhouse, Leics - so called because it was the haven of Thomas Rawlins, who escaped from London in 1665, at the time of the Great Plague, and who out of gratitude established a school in the village. There's something very odd perched on top of the pump - is it a thatched roof, a woolly hat, or maybe a homemade replacement cap turned from wood? Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None visible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Woodhouse Eaves, Leics See separate page.

Wymondham, Leics See separate page.

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