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

The pump on Fell Lane, Romaldkirk, Co. Durham. A notice affixed to the pump (susequently removed by 2020) invited visitors to contribute to the upkeep of the greens, and the pump housing doubles as a collecting box. Unique, I wonder? Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: Lead tank carries an embossed lion and the date 1866. Manufacturer: Unk.

This one in Romaldkirk was reported in 2001 as having a very handsome bronze spout, in the form of a "scaly dragon with open mouth", but it can't be made out in this photograph. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk.

On the green at Romaldkirk, this pump was reported as removed for refurbishment in 2011, but has now (2015) re-appeared with a superb wooden casing. Thanks to Kevin Nash for the photo Markings: "2014" on the wooden casing. Manufacturer: Unk.

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