Stalbridge (click on photograph to bring up bigger/better version).

"The Town Pump of Stalbridge, not often the subject of reparis, was mentioned in a complaint at the Manorial Court in 1803, when it was stated '...the town pump and shute and Guggleton Well are greatly annoyed (sic) by persons cleaning pigs innards, Bellys etc.'" (Stalbridge Manorial Court book 1781 - 1841 D/484 DRO) In the Stalbridge Estate 1780 - 1854 by I Jones.

stalbridge An impressive decorated cast iron pump on "The Ring", practically identical to ones at Hampton Court Palace (East Molesey) and Esher, Surrey; Ickenham, Greater London; Cranfield, Beds; Brasted, Kent; and Ipplepen, Devon. Photo supplied by Robert Ore - thanks, Rob. Local historian Hilary Townsend tells me that it was originally at a site at the top of Station Road, known as the Pump House. This Pump House, now a Listed Building, had had a previous existence as the entrance porch to a Congregational Chapel and carries a date of 1885, which I'm assuming was when it changed its role, a new chapel having been built nearby some years earlier. The redundant pump was moved to its present position on The Ring at some stage after mains water was brought to the village in the 1930s. Thanks also to Shawn Shaw for providing a close-up of some of the detail of the pump.

Markings: Unk

Manufacturer: It's a "No. 15 Enriched Gothic Pump Case" made by S. Owens & Co., of London.

stalbridge This one's on the Southern end of the green - and it's good to see that it has been spruced up a bit. Thanks to Barry Watchorn for the photo on the left and to Shawn Shaw for those on the right. It carries a stern warning: stalbridge, 2016 stalbridge, 2016
 STALBRIDGE
PARISH COUNCIL
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ANY PERSON
WILFULLY WASTING THE WATER,
DAMAGING THE PUMP,
OR INJURING THE WALLS,

WILL BE PROSECUTED.
BY ORDER
HERBERT CREECH
CLERK
Markings: None other visible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

stalbridge And the third one, tucked away by the side of the road, has a broken handle. Thanks to Robert Ore for the photo.

Markings: Lion.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

stalbridge, 2017 Another at Stalbridge, Dorset. Thanks to Shawn Shaw for the photo.

Markings: Flag and 2½.

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

stalbridge, 2017 And another at Stalbridge, Dorset. Thanks to Shawn Shaw for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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