Description

WEYMOUTH

SY6878NW COVE ROW 873-1/24/50 (South side) Town Pump, remains

GV II

Remains of town pump. Erected 1775 at West Plains (North Quay), re-erected in present position in 1990 under the aegis of Weymouth Civic Society. Portland stone. An obelisk approx 3m high, approx 0.9m square at the base, in a series of banded courses, on a chamfered base, and to a ball terminal on pyramid capping. Opening for former handle to the W, and further opening at ground level, facing N; a few remnants of the ironwork fixings for the pump. The obelisk carries a Civic Society plaque recording the move and re-instatement here, as part of extensive environmental improvements in the area.





Listing NGR: SY6802278624

External Links

• Wikidata Q26561977

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Recommended Books

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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014