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[[Newton of Falkland]] contains four notable '''wells and pumps'''.
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!HES listing details<ref>[http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB45583 HES record for LB45583]</ref>
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Newton of Falkland, Jubilee Crescent and Main Street, water pumps and wells  
 
Newton of Falkland, Jubilee Crescent and Main Street, water pumps and wells  
 
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19th century. Group of 2 water pumps and 2 Kennedy wells, all approximately 2ft high.
 
19th century. Group of 2 water pumps and 2 Kennedy wells, all approximately 2ft high.
  
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MAIN STREET W (NO 2679 0712): Kennedy well sited at road junction on corner, by low garden wall; base with projecting cast-iron bottle support, fluted cast iron column with lionhead mask water spout below roll-moulded cornice and fluted domed cap with acorn finial.
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MAIN STREET W (NO 2679 0712): Kennedy well sited at road junction on corner, by low garden wall; base with projecting cast-iron bottle support, fluted cast iron column with lionhead mask water spout below roll-moulded cornice and fluted domed cap with acorn finial.<ref>At junction of [[Main Street]] and [[Braehead]], in front of [[Braeview]].</ref>
  
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MAIN STREET E (NO 2686 0710): Kennedy well sited in cottage garden; detailed as above.
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MAIN STREET E (NO 2686 0710): Kennedy well sited in cottage garden; detailed as above.<ref>Near the [[Old Tollhouse]] - not visible on Streetview.</ref>
  
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JUBILEE CRESCENT N (NO 2672 0725): sited against a wall with part recess, fluted cast-iron column with plain spout and fluted cap, railed drainage grid/ stand to foreground.
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JUBILEE CRESCENT N (NO 2672 0725): sited against a wall with part recess, fluted cast-iron column with plain spout and fluted cap, railed drainage grid/ stand to foreground.<ref>At corner by [[Rose Cottage, Newton of Falkland|Rose Cottage]].</ref>
  
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JUBILEE CRESCENT S (NO 2673 0725): sited on green area at roadside, stone shaft with pitched cap and inset cast-iron pump.
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JUBILEE CRESCENT S (NO 2673 0725): sited on green area at roadside, stone shaft with pitched cap and inset cast-iron pump.<ref>In garage forecourt opposite [[Dagmar Haven]].</ref>
 
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Unusual survival of a once common-place communal utility, here effectively clustered and displaying notable variety. The Kennedy wells were a form of permanent standpipe made by Glenfield and Kennedy; the ribbed knob operated an internal valve controlling the flow of water from an undergound pipe.
 
Unusual survival of a once common-place communal utility, here effectively clustered and displaying notable variety. The Kennedy wells were a form of permanent standpipe made by Glenfield and Kennedy; the ribbed knob operated an internal valve controlling the flow of water from an undergound pipe.
 
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Latest revision as of 16:38, 4 February 2022

Building summary
[photo awaited]
Name Pumps and wells
Address Jubilee Crescent and Main Street
Date 19th century
OS grid ref See description
Latitude & longitude Various

Newton of Falkland contains four notable wells and pumps.

HES listing details[1]
Reference: LB45583 Date: 09/07/1998 Category: C
Address/Site Name

Newton of Falkland, Jubilee Crescent and Main Street, water pumps and wells

Description

19th century. Group of 2 water pumps and 2 Kennedy wells, all approximately 2ft high.

MAIN STREET W (NO 2679 0712): Kennedy well sited at road junction on corner, by low garden wall; base with projecting cast-iron bottle support, fluted cast iron column with lionhead mask water spout below roll-moulded cornice and fluted domed cap with acorn finial.[2]

MAIN STREET E (NO 2686 0710): Kennedy well sited in cottage garden; detailed as above.[3]

JUBILEE CRESCENT N (NO 2672 0725): sited against a wall with part recess, fluted cast-iron column with plain spout and fluted cap, railed drainage grid/ stand to foreground.[4]

JUBILEE CRESCENT S (NO 2673 0725): sited on green area at roadside, stone shaft with pitched cap and inset cast-iron pump.[5]

Statement of special interest

Unusual survival of a once common-place communal utility, here effectively clustered and displaying notable variety. The Kennedy wells were a form of permanent standpipe made by Glenfield and Kennedy; the ribbed knob operated an internal valve controlling the flow of water from an undergound pipe.

Notes

  1. ↑ HES record for LB45583
  2. ↑ At junction of Main Street and Braehead, in front of Braeview.
  3. ↑ Near the Old Tollhouse - not visible on Streetview.
  4. ↑ At corner by Rose Cottage.
  5. ↑ In garage forecourt opposite Dagmar Haven.

Further images

  • Main Street West

  • Jubilee Crescent South

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