Monument record MLI82903 - Petrol Pump, Great Gonerby
Summary
Petrol pump, located on the High Street in Great Gonerby.
Type and Period (1)
- PETROL PUMP (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1924 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
There is a petrol pump, located on High Street, Great Gonerby. It was one of three which were placed there when the adjacent garage business was started in 1924 by the father of the present owner. Two of the three pumps have now been removed. It had a series of glass finials on the top, of various companies, including National Benzole, Shell and Regent. The mechanism worked by turning a handle 360 degrees, inserting the nozzle into where the petrol was to be dispensed and turning the tap. This dispensed one gallon. This process should be repeated to dispense further gallons of petrol. There is a dial inside the pump which indicates how many gallons have been dispensed.
It is thought that the pump fell out of use in the 1950s, and now has extensive corrosion on it. {1}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI7825 Verbal Communication: Lincolnshire County Council. 2002. Site visit to petrol pump, High Street, Great Gonerby. -.
- <2> SLI7826 Photograph: Lincolnshire County Council. 2002. Petrol Pump, High St, Great Gonerby. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 89681 38512 (3m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT GONERBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Please contact the HER for details.
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.