Record ID: WILT-B0ACBD
Object type: VALVE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead pump clack, which is part of a crude non-return valve from an old water pump. The object is formed from a solid disc of lead, projecting up from the centre is a mushroom shaped extension. The mushroom piece fitted through a slot in a leather strap inside the 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. These were in use over many centuries circa 1500's to early 1900's , although there may still be a few…
Created on: Monday 23rd February 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-9D49B2
Object type: VALVE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead pump clack, which is part of a crude non-return valve from an old water pump. The object is formed from a solid disc of lead, projecting up from the centre is a mushroom shaped extension. The mushroom piece fitted through a slot in a leather strap inside the 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. These were in use over many centuries circa 1500's to early 1900's , although there may still be a few…
Created on: Tuesday 12th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chippenham Without', grid reference and parish protected.