Bishop Gower's Well Pump - Llanddew, Breconshire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SMacB
N 51° 58.044 W 003° 22.612
30U E 474108 N 5757480
This pump is at Bishop Gower's Well, Llanddew.
Waymark Code: WMMQXW
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/27/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member lopac44
Views: 3

"This pump is at Bishop Gower's Well, Llanddew, Powys.

Markings: Around the spout: "COPPAGE & SON, BRECON" and in a shield "BAMFORD'S FROST PROTECTED LIFT PUMP". The left hand and right hand panels both carry the words "BRECON URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL 1908"

Manufacturer: Bamford's."

SOURCE - (visit link)

"The pump was originally positioned immediately in front of the well.
The 'new' pump is marked 'BAMFORD'S FROST PROTECTED LIFT PUMP' and dated 1908."

SOURCE - (visit link)
Is it Working: yes

Nearest Address:
St Davids Church
Llanddew, Brecon, Powys Wales
LD3 9ST


How to find.:
Limited parking for 1 vehicle opposite the church in front of pump.


Visiting Restrictions:
None


Does this pump have a presence on the internet?: [Web Link]

Good place to park: Not Listed

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.
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