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The pump bears the date 1885 although this appears not to relate to the age of the pump. On the side, out of view, is a plaque with the following inscriptions:

"THIS WATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION", and "TO OPERATE PUMP LIFT HANDLE AND HOLD".

The Wareham town crest above the spout can be seen in more detail here SY9287 : Crest, water pump, Wareham

The brass plaque on the plinth reads:

"This Water Pump was one of a number and is believed to be the last
remaining, which supplied Wareham from the early 19th century
until 1905, when piped water was installed into the properties
of Wareham and surrounding areas.
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The Foundation stone was the Keystone of the former
Lady St Mary's School in Bonners Lane Wareham, later referred to as the
Rogett School Built in 1885 (Ao Xi 1885 Anno Christi. In the year of Christ)
and demolished in the mid 1980's."

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