Building record MDR5362 - The Town Pump, Market Place, Chesterfield
Type and Period (1)
- PUMP (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
The Town Pump, Chesterfield, is an early/mid 19th century cast iron pump with a large bowl set on a tall stone plinth. The plinth, which may be earlier, is octagonal with four steps on the north side. The pump handle and spout are intact. John Wesley spoke from "the town pump" in 1777. Grade 2*. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR5125 Bibliographic reference: DOE (HHR) Borough of Chesterfield Derby Sept 1977 50.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3821 7109 (2m by 3m) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHESTERFIELD, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 27 2017 4:11PM