Back to simple search | Back to advanced search
You searched for:
Record ID: LANCUM-61401F
Object type: VALVE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a Post Medieval to Modern lead alloy or lead clack weight from a lightweight pump. Clack weights are part of a crude non-return valve from a simple water pump. The object has a projecting stud but is otherwise featureless. This projection may be the stump of the stud that fitted through a slot in a leather strap inside a box. When water was drawn up the pipe into the box with the spout, the clack lifted to let the water in and then fell back over the hole so that it ran out through the spout into the bucket and not back into the well. Primarily used from the 1500's to ear…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.
Records per page: 10 20 40 100
Sort your search by:
Which direction?
Total results available: 1
Search server index: valhalla
You are viewing records: 1 - 1.
1 - 1 of 1 records.