Water hand pump- Lincoln Road,Branston,Lincolnshire,UK
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N 53° 11.656 W 000° 28.514
30U E 668660 N 5896856
Historically Branston village residents, either got their water from one of three local streams(Becks) and springs.With the discovery and an understanding of the local rock.
Waymark Code: WM111W4
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/31/2019
Views: 2
Water wells were sunk to extract water from the aquifer's underground and springs. The hand pump, is one of which remains on display.
Many wells were sunk between the 1700 and 1800.
The pump was erected in 1891 and was paid for by public subscriptions
For communal use.
Is it Working: no
How to find.:
From the local public house (The wagon and horse), walking towards Lincoln. Passing a number of old premises. Visitors will see the pump and plaque adjacent to a semi detached property
Visiting Restrictions:
The pump is on the public pavement, so no restrictions on seeing it.
Nearest Address: Not listed
Good place to park: Not Listed
Does this pump have a presence on the internet?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
A quality photograph of the old hand operated pump showing another feature with or without someone or GPSr in view. Describe your route to the pump, perhaps.