Markings: "D of R", which stands for Duke of Rutland, as Branston formed part of the Belvoir Estate.
Manufacturer: Unk.
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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: | |||
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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. |
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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. |
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| Buckminster, Leics | See separate page. |
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Burrough-on-the-Hill, Leics. Photo supplied by
John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At Burton Overy, Leics. I wonder if the ball
finial is a replacement? Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Cranoe, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst -
thanks, John. Markings: None Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Croxton Kerrial, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. A small plaque mounted on the pump reads: |
| RESTORED BY PETER LAMBERT 1976 |
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| Edmondthorpe, Leics | See separate page. |
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East Langton, Leics. Photo supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Gaddesby, Leics | See separate page. |
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Great Dalby, Leics. Photo supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. The pump carries a horseshoe and the date
"2000". Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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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. |
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| Hallaton, Leics | See separate page. |
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Kibworth Harcourt, Leics. Photo supplied by
John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Knossington, Leics. Photo supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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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. |
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| Sewstern, Leics | See separate page. |
| Slawston, Leics | See separate page. |
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Somerby, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst -
thanks, John. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Thorpe Satchville, Leics. Photo supplied by
John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Waltham-on-the-Wolds, Leics | See separate page. |
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Welham, Leics. Photograph supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Above the pump is a plaque stating: | |
| MARKET HARBOROUGH RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL ----------- THIS WATER IS UNFIT FOR DRINKING PURPOSES BY ORDER |
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| Wymondham, Leics | See separate page. |