Magherafelt (click on photographs to bring up bigger/better versions).

[Thanks to Marcus Simms for all of the photos, except where otherwise noted.]

magherafelt Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry.

Markings: On one side: "WINNINGTON & Co WILSON ST BELFAST", and down at the base "1902". On the other side: "J SCOTT JUNR PLUMBER COOKSTOWN".

Manufacturer: Probably supplied by Winnington & Co and installed by J Scott.

magherafelt Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry. Thanks, Marcus, for pointing out that all clues suggest that the pump is old, i.e., not a replica

Markings: "C RANKIN BALLYMENA".

Manufacturer: C. Rankin, Ballymena?

magherafelt, 2015 Spring Hill (NT), Moneymore, near Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry. What are the two holes for? Best guess is a probable later modification to deliver mains water.

Markings: "MAGEE & CO BELFAST".

Manufacturer: Magee & Co of Belfast.
magherafelt, 2015 magherafelt, 2015

magherafelt, 2015 Spring Hill (NT), Moneymore, near Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry.

Markings: Lion.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

magherafelt, 2015 Spring Hill (NT), Moneymore, near Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry. Thanks to Marcus Simms for pointing out that the metal pump itself is identical with one at the Ulster Museum in Belfast.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.
magherafelt, 2015

magherafelt, 2020 At a farm near Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry. Thanks to Patrick McNichol for the photo.

Markings: A highly corroded "C. RANKIN BALLYMENA ESTD 1866"

Manufacturer: C. Rankin of Ballymena.

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