Monument record MLI34965 - Village Pump, High Street, Corby Glen
Summary
Cast iron water pump, dating from c.1850.
Type and Period (1)
- WATER PUMP (Post Medieval to Modern - 1850 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
One of two remaining village water pumps in Corby Glen. This one is located on the High Street, with the other located in the Market Place (see MLI34963). {1}
The two pumps are identical in design, and whilst this pump is not designated, the pump in the Market Place has been listed. The description for that pump states that they are of cast-iron and date from c.1850. They have square pump casings with cast iron panels and a coved top with a fluted knop. On the front is an iron spigot above which there is a shield-shaped plaque bearing a griffin. The water supply of Corby Glen was improved by W.H. Woodhouse of Irnham Hall, bringing it from a nearby spring to standpipes in the village. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3828 Photograph: D.H. Schofield. 1996. Structures at Corby Glen. -.
- <2> SLI12338 Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 14/104.
- <3> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1309046.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 99855 25068 (point) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CORBY GLEN, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 28 2025 11:16AM
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