1828 Hand Pump - Saint Peter Port, Guernsey - Hand Operated Water Pumps on Waymarking.com

The pump stands next to some steps that connect Smith Street with Le Marchant Street, a road at a slightly higher level.

There is a plaque on the front of the pump.

I HARVEY
P I AGNEW
CONNETABLES
1828

"Connétables in Jersey and Guernsey are the elected heads of the Parishes. They are often called 'constables' in English. The constables are entitled each to carry a silver-tipped baton of office.

In Guernsey, each parish elects two constables, the senior constable and the junior constable. Persons elected generally serve a year as junior and then senior constable. The senior constable presides over the Douzaine that runs the parish. The constables are responsible for enforcing the decisions of the parish including the branchage (summer hedge-cutting)." link

It would appear that in days gone by connetables were also responsible for hand pumps.

Is it Working: no Nearest Address: Nelson Place Saint Peter Port, Saint peter Port Guernsey How to find.: The pump stands back from the road on Smith Street, next to the post office. Smith Street runs at an angle from the junction with the main shopping streets, High Street and The Pollet. Visiting Restrictions: It is in a public place open all the time. Does this pump have a presence on the internet?: [Web Link] Good place to park: Not Listed

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