MHG54089 - Well and Water Pump, Culbookie

Summary

A deep well, summounted by a cast iron wheel-driven pump. In use until the 1950s.

Type and Period (2)

  • WELL (19th Century to 20th Century - 1801 AD to 2000 AD)
  • WATER PUMP (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Information from a participant in the Black Isles Heritage Memories project. The deep well was surmounted by a cast iron wheel-driven pump. The opening had a concrete cover but when it was broken a sheet of corrugated iron was used to cover the opening . Pump in use until 1953/55 when mains water brought in. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference NH 6029 5920 (point)
Map sheet NH65NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY

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