Markings: The cowling carries the name "REEVES, BRATTON" on both sides. This name also appears on the baseplate, which has the part number "87". The ratchet pawl has part number "201".
Manufacturer: R.J.Reeves & Sons, Bratton, Wilts.
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Allerford, Somerset. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Barrington Court, Barrington, Somerset. This chain pump is fitted
with an external ratchet & pawl, and
one of the chain discs is plain to see.
Markings: The cowling carries the name "REEVES, BRATTON" on both sides. This name also appears on the baseplate, which has the part number "87". The ratchet pawl has part number "201". Manufacturer: R.J.Reeves & Sons, Bratton, Wilts. |
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An enormous formal stone pump situated in the centre of a courtyard within Barrow Court, near Barrow Gurney, estimated as dating from 1891. There are two wooden maintenance doors on other sides of the shaft. Inscribed around the top is: |  |
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Bawdrip, Somerset. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Beckington, Soms | See separate page. | |
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A lift and force pump at Blagdon, N. Soms, with the working barrel
somewhere below ground. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Two pumps in Bleadon, N. Soms. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Burrington, Somerset. Thanks to David Hunt for the
photo. Markings: "COALBR.." on pump top. Manufacturer: Coalbrookdale. |
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A chain pump at Charterhouse, Somerset. Photo supplied by Rick
Crowley - thanks, Rick. Markings: "Appleby & Co, Renishaw Iron Works, nr Chesterfield" on the housing, and "Appleby" on the chain wheel. Manufacturer: Appleby's. |
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Nedge Hill near Chewton Mendip, Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for
the photograph. Markings: "PW" on the barrel. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Christon, N. Somerset. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Claverham, N. Soms. | See separate page. | |||
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At Clevedon Court, a National Trust property near Clevedon N.
Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the photograph. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A no-nonsense pump at Clutton, Bath & NE Soms, with both a
spout and a blanked-off lower flange. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photograph. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Compton Martin, Bath & NE Soms. | See separate page. | |||
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Congresbury, N. Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photograph. Markings: "P". Manufacturer: Puteus of Germany. |
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Draycott, N. Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photograph. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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This miniscule pitcher pump on a decaying plank is attached to a
stable wall in Drayton, Somerset. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Doulting, Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the photograph. The cast iron panel seems to display the letters "WNFM" but closer inspection suggests that it might in fact be "WMFM". If so, this could stand for William Melliar Foster-Melliar (1836-1906), of North Aston Hall, Deddington, Oxon, who was High Sheriff of Oxfordshire in 1865.The woods at nearby Beacon Hill were owned by Mr. Foster-Melliar and there are reportedly several boundary stones there which are also marked WMFM. A brass plaque mounted above the original cast iron panel reads: |  |
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| THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED IN 1976 IN MEMORY OF SCOT PIKE WHO BEAUTIFIED OUR VILLAGE FOR MANY YEARS |
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through which the handle protrudes, with letters that might
be"WMFM". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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East Coker, Somerset. Markings: "Petter & Edgar, Yeovil". Manufacturer: Petter & Edgar of Yeovil. |
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Fitzhead, Somerset. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A neglected pump at Ilminster, Somerset - identical to one at
Upper Castle Combe, Wilts. Markings: Llewellins & James, Bristol. Manufacturer: Llewellins & James. |
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Langport,
Somerset. Photos supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: A panel states "ARTESIAN TUBE WELL, SUNK BY LE GRAND & SUTCLIFF, BUSHILL ROW, LONDON, 1878". Manufacturer: The same company might have made the pump, but it's by no means certain. |
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At Ashton Court Mansion, Long Ashton, N. Soms. Photo supplied by
Matt Rogers - thanks, Matt. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A wooden-boxed pump under a tiled roof at Lullington, Somerset.
Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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In the courtyard of Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset. Photo
supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: "W. Sparrow, Martock". Manufacturer: William Sparrow of Martock. |
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A fine example of a Joseph Evans pump at Nempnett Thrubwell, Bath
& NE Somerset. Markings: A Lion and an obscured RD NO46671. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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The newly-painted pump at North Cheriton, Somerset. Photo supplied
by Graham Skillen - thanks, Graham. Good to see that it's being looked
after. Markings: "J. Portnell, Wincanton" and "Bamford's Frost Protected Lift Pump". Manufacturer: Made by Bamford's of Uttoxeter, installed by J. Portnell of Wincanton. |
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The scant remains of a lead pump at Odcombe, Somerset. Two plaques are nearby, inscribed: | |||
| This plaque marks the site of Odcombe's ancient communal pump and commemorates the efforts of the village in the year 2000 by providing a well for the drought ridden Akamba region of Kenya |
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| This site was restored by Eddie Ostler and friends and is dedicated to the memory of John Moore who died 19th June 2001 |
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| Markings: The tank is inscribed "E O", but there is no local
knowledge as to what this stands for (it's a replacement, obtained at
auction).. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Pendomer, Somerset. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset. A sign above it states: "UNFIT FOR DRINKING". A blue plaque records: | |||
| THE REFURBISHMENT OF THIS 19TH CENTURY PUMP WAS CARRIED OUT TO COMMEMORATE THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II IN THE YEAR 2002 |
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A chain pump near Stanton, Bath & NE Soms. Thanks to Matt
Rogers for the photograph. Markings: None reported. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Stocklinch, Somerset. Markings: A small damaged panel carries the words "HUTCHINGS, PLUMBER, ILMINSTER" Manufacturer: Hutchings of Ilminster. |
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Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Tintinhull, Soms | See separate page. | |
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Trull, Somerset. Thanks to Alastair Ruffell for the
photo. Markings: None reported. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Nicely restored pump at Walton, Somerset, carrying a
plaque referring to the
restoration. Markings: Flag, "3IN". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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A wreck at West Pennard, Somerset. Photograph supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Weston-in-Gordano, Soms | See separate page. | |
| Wraxall, N. Soms |
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Tucked away up against the church wall at Yatton, N. Somerset. The
stem of the leafy decoration on the spout forms the bucket hook - a nice
touch. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At the back of the Museum of South Somerset in Yeovil,
Somerset. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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