Reeth Green pumps

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Historical Environment Record No:
MYD36653
Parish:
Reeth, Fremington & Healaugh
OS Grid Reference:
SE038992
Dale:
Swaledale
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Description

Reeth Green pump MYD36653 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Reeth Green pump MYD36653 (c) YDNPA, 2023

These two stone built water sources were erected on Reeth Green in 1869 by George Robinson of Richmond. They replaced the Low Pump, the base of which survives near the former Workhouse. A bronze plaque on one of the pumps reads: “This water was brought into the Town, and these Tanks erected by the Munificence of Geo Robinson Esq’re of Richmond 1868”. George Robinson was the principal 19th century landowner in Reeth, and he lived nearby in what is now the Burgoyne Hotel.

Reeth Green pump near Burgoyne Hotel MYD36653 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Reeth Green pump near Burgoyne Hotel MYD36653 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Location

Both pumps lie on Reeth Green, one near the bandstand the other in grass in front of the Burgoyne Hotel.

Public Transport Details

Nearest town/village: Reeth. Call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 to plan your journey. After the welcome message key in 885 for North Yorkshire information.

Accessibility

Viewable from roadside. Cobbled surface around one, grass around the other.