Village Water Pump - 1856 - Edmondthorpe, Leicestershire - Dated Architectural Structures Multifarious on Waymarking.com

A most unusual village water pump outside the village social club, Edmondthorpe. It has a magnificent spout in the form of a dragon's head.

Marked with a heraldic bird, with the initials "WAP", dated 1856.

The initials stand for William Ann Pochin (1844-1901) was "Lord of the Manor of Bourne Abbots and High Sheriff of Leics. He owned a number of properties and in 1849 Barkby Hall was recorded as his principal seat and residence. However, by 1881 it seems that he lived at Edmondthorpe Hall (built 1621). He is credited with establishing and improving many properties locally, which often carry a date and his initials. By 1912, Edmondthorpe Hall was the residence of Victoria Alexandrina, Countess of Yarborough, but during the Second World War it was used as a camp for Italian PoWs, and it burnt down in 1943. The West Lodge remains and is a G II listed building."

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Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1856 Full Inscription (unless noted above): WAP 1856 Website (if available): Not listed

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