The workings of a water pillar
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The workings of a water pillar
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 25 Jul 2021
A piped water supply was a new dawn in villages used to wells. This pillar has not been used for many years now and the top is missing, allowing a glimpse into the internal workings. The knob to the right would have been turned, rotating the horizontal gearwheel, which opened the valve lower down. The pulley would have had a weight hanging on it which, upon release of the knob, would bring the valve back to its closed position. It's also a handy place for snails to rest. See Image] for a look at the lion emblem.
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Image Location
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51.572694
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-2.202104