Ross-on-Wye

	This pump, in private hands, is a contractor's pump, and originally intended to be portable. Thanks to Rob Sedman for the photos. It's about 1.6m in height, and its barrel, spout and downpipe are made from riveted sections, the handle fulcrum being bolted on. There's a plaque on the side of the pump, inscribed as follows:
	SMITH & WATSON LTD [Hedgehog Logo] IRONMONGERY STORES ROSS
	Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Possibly Smith & Watson, of Ross-on-Wye, or were they just the suppliers?
	This one's just off New St. Markings: Not visible from a distance. Manufacturer: Unk.
	This pump in Edde Cross St has been moved slightly from its original location, and in its place is a plaque with the following inscription:
	THIS 3RD PUBLIC WELL WAS SUNK 1844 AND PUMP ERECTED THEREIN ANNO. DOMINI. 1845, BY THE ROSS TOWN COMMISSIONERS. THE LAND BEING PURCHASED BY PRIVATE SUBSCRIPTION, & THE WHOLE FOR EVER DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC.
	Markings: Flag and roundel. Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

The Wilton Road pump, on the outskirts of the town near the bridge over the river Wye. It's just about identical with one at Hannington, Swindon. Markings: Shield and "BAMFORD'S UNIVERSAL LIFT PUMP". Manufacturer: Bamford's of Uttoxeter.

On Wye St, opposite the Riverside Inn, there's a tiny pitcher pump mounted on what is now a wishing well. Markings: Flag and 3IN. Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

And this is just off the High St. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk.

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