Dorchester in Dorset, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Town Pump

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 3, 2018

1. The Town Pump Marker

Inscription. The Town Pump
This Obelisk Was Erected
A.D. 1784
On The Site Of The Cupola
Or Ancient Market-House

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 50° 42.913′ N, 2° 26.203′ W. Marker is in Dorchester, England, in Dorset. It is on High West Street close to Cornhill, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dorchester, England DT1 1BA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St Peter’s Parish World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Ferrey Architect (within shouting distance of this marker); All Saints' Church and High East Street (within shouting distance of

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this marker); The Trafalgar Way (within shouting distance of this marker); All Saints Church, Dorchester (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Benjamin Ferrey Architect (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Holy Trinity Church World War I Memorial (about 90 meters away); Tolpuddle Martyrs (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dorchester.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 3, 2018

2. The Town Pump Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.