Parish Pump - Hemyock, Devon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SMacB
N 50° 54.719 W 003° 13.783
30U E 483849 N 5640061
Village pump and elaborate cast iron wellhouse on Fore Street, Hemyock.
Waymark Code: WMZ9Z5
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/06/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member lopac44
Views: 2

"The tiny pump in Hemyock, Devon, is completely overwhelmed by the elaborate cast iron wellhouse - complete with street lamp - to which it's attached. Although the pump has lost its handle, the structure seems to be well cared for."

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A plaque on the north side reads:
IN COMMEMORATION OF
THE GLORIOUS REIGN OF
VICTORIA.
THE CORONATION OF
EDWARD VII.
AND RESTORATION OF PEACE IN
SOUTH AFRICA.
1902
FEAR GOD HONOR THE KING


A steel plaque on the top of the pump reads:
The Refurbished Parish Pump
was unveiled on
24th October 2015
by the
Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon
Sir John Cave Bt DL
Assisted by Fleur Drawert
and Alfie Seal
Is it Working: no

Nearest Address:
St Mary
Hemyock, Devon England
EX15 3RA


How to find.:
At junction of Fore Street and High Street, Hemyock


Visiting Restrictions:
None


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

Good place to park: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
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