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This Aghandunvarran, Co. Down, pump has a replacement handle. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo.

Markings: Lion and "Made in England".

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

At Carricknadarriff, nr Annahilt, Co. Down. Photo supplied by Marcus Simms - thanks, Marcus.

Markings: "A. McKENZIE LISBURN".

Manufacturer: A. McKenzie of Lisburn.

Baileysmill, Co. Down - with a concrete cap. Photo supplied by Marcus Simms - thanks, Marcus.

Markings: "H M^CMANUS RANDALSTOWN".

Manufacturer: Supplied by H. McManus.

Balloo, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo.

Markings: Flag, 3IN and "MADE IN ENGLAND".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

Ballycarn, Co. Down. Photo supplied by Marcus Simms - thanks, Marcus.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Ballycowan, Co. Down

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A working pump at Ballycrune, Co. Down. Thanks to Alastair Ruffell for the photo.

Markings: "G. RANKIN & CO, BALLYMENA".

Manufacturer: Local expert Marcus Simms feels that it's a Chinese copy, the giveaway being that the bucket hook is so sharp and the pump is, overall, too shiny.

Well-hidden at Ballyculter, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Ballykeel, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo.

Markings: Flag and a roundel with "MADE IN ENGLAND".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

Ballylesson, Co. Down

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An old style Belfast pattern pump at Ballymullan, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo.

Markings: "GEORGE DUGAN PLUMBER LISBURN".

Manufacturer: George Duggan of Lisburn.

Ballynahatty, Co. Down

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Ballynahinch, Co. Down

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Ballyroney, Co. Down

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Ballywalter, Co. Down

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Banbridge, Co. Down

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An early Belfast pattern pump at Bangor, Co. Down, with a replacement cap. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo, who also points out that similar pumps exist at Marino, Lisburn and Larchfield, Co. Down, and at the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, Co. Tyrone.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Cargacreevy, Co. Down. Photo supplied by Marcus Simms - thanks, Marcus.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

This pump at Castlewellan, Co. Down, is mounted on a rotting plank and has lost its handle. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A fine double wheel pump at Clough, Co. Down. Photo supplied by Marcus Simms - thanks, Marcus.

Markings: A very indistinct possible "387" on inside of handle.

Manufacturer: Very similar to one in a Stevenson & Turner (Belfast) catalogue, but might well have been made by Joseph Evans..

A lift & force pump with air vessel at Crawfordsburn, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photos.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Crossgar,
Co. Down

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Crossnamuckley,
Co. Down

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Unusually for Belfast pattern pumps, this one at Donaghcloney, Co. Down, has an inspection hatch at its base. Photo supplied by Marcus Simms - thanks, Marcus.

Markings: Just a small "3" on the top of the barrel.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Dromore,
Co. Down

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Drumaness, Co. Down. Photos supplied by Marcus Simms - thanks, Marcus.

Markings: Lion and "Made in England".

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

Drumbeg, Co. Down

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Drumbo, Co. Down

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Drumlough, Co. Down

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At Marybrook Mills, Drumnaconagher, Co. Down, this pump is similar to ones at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum and Spring Hill (NT), Co. Londonderry. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Dundonald, Co. Down

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Edenderry, Co. Down (and the tailpiece of a former pump in Edenderry.) Photos supplied by Marcus Simms - thanks, Marcus.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Edentrillick, Co. Down

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Standing lonely in a field at Finnebrogue, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo.

Markings: None visible from a distance.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Gilford,
Co. Down

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Greyabbey, Co. Down

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A Chinese replica at Hillsborough, Co. Down. Thanks to Alastair Ruffell for the photograph.

Markings: The usual embellishments.

Manufacturer: This model is offered by a number of Chinese manufacturer..

Hilltown, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photograph.

Markings: "J. LOWDEN & Co, BELFAST".

Manufacturer: J. Lowden & Co., Belfast.

Holywood, Co. Down

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A clearly cobbled together specimen at Katesbridge, Co. Down, with the strangest handle/fulcrum combination. It's difficult to imagine that it ever worked. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photos.

Markings: A couple of "3"s and an indistinct GF 1½ on the home-made spout.

Manufacturer: Unk.

St. Bronagh's Well, Kilbroney, Co. Down. The water from the holy well was said to cure eye ailments, but it's a bit near the graveyard to tempt me into tasting the water. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Kilclief,
Co. Down

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Kilcoo, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photograph.

Markings: Flag, "3IN" and "MADE IN ENGLAND".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

Kilkeel,
Co. Down

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Ballycam, nr Killough, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photograph. The pump worked, after priming, but perhaps best not to drink the water.

Markings: Flag, "3IN" and "MADE IN ENGLAND".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

A wreck at Killyleagh, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo.

Markings: "3""

Manufacturer: Unk.

A most unusual design at Kirkistown, Co. Down, with a very large bore and wide spout, now being used as a gatepost. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photograph.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unknown.

This early Belfast pattern pump at Larchfield, Co. Down, has been fitted with a device to prevent the handle from being lifted. Thanks to Marcus Simms for forwarding the photograph. Other early models can be found at Bangor, Marino, Lisburn Station, Co. Down, and at Omagh, Co. Tyrone.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unkl.

Lisburn,
Co. Down

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Lisnavaghrog, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photograph, who points out that the cap is an oversize replacement..

Markings: A "3" at the top of the barrel.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Loughbrickland, Co. Down

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Loughinisland, Co. Down

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Loughries, Co. Down

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Magheradrool, Co. Down

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A twin throw flywheel and crank pump at Magherally, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photographs

Markings: "JOHN SEFTON & CO ENGINEERS BELFAST" on each end of the frame.

Manufacturer: John Sefton & Co of Belfast.

A smart example of an early Belfast pattern pump at Marino, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photograph, who points out the identifying features of vertical lines along the barrel, and an original cap. (Other examples can be found at Bangor, Lisburn, and Larchfield, Co. Down, and at the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, Co. Tyrone.)

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A rather ornate one at the Montalto Estate, Montalto, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photos.

Markings: The spout carries the words "W^M.J.SCOTT PLUMBER BELFAST", and the four faces at the top of the pump each have different floral displays.

Manufacturer: William J. Scott of Belfast.

Newry, Co. Down. Photograph supplied by Brian McElherron - thanks, Brian.

Markings: A bit indistinct, but it looks like a bird or perhaps a couple of swans, and a diamond motif.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Newtownards,
Co. Down

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Portaferry,
Co. Down

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Portavogie,
Co. Down

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This one at Poyntzpass, Co. Down, has an access door at its base but has lost its cap. Photographs supplied by Alastair Ruffell - thanks, Alastair.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Saintfield,
Co. Down

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Seaforde, Co. Down. Photograph supplied by Marcus Simms - thanks, Marcus.

Markings: "J. FERGUSON DOWNPATRICK".

Manufacturer: James Ferguson.

Skillyscolban, Co. Down. Photograph supplied by Marcus Simms - thanks, Marcus.

Markings: "STEVENSON & TURNER".

Manufacturer: Supplied by Stevenson & Turner of Belsfast.

Strangford,
Co. Down

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Tullymurry, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo.

Markings: Flag, "3IN" and "MADE IN ENGLAND".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

Tullynacross, Co. Down

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Whiterock, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photos.

Markings: Flag and "3IN".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

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