Water pump

These public pumps date from the second quarter of the 18th century and testify to urban water distribution during that period. History The pumps are dated 1742. They are the design of artist Jaspar de Liège from Maastricht. The city pumps gradually replaced the city wells during the 18th century. They are a rare testimony to urban water distribution prior to the establishment of the water pipeline. There were pump masters associated with the pumps. Description There are four public pumps located at the four corners of the market. They are rectangular limestone structures on a square pedestal, topped with a decorative vase. Archive Heritage Office Limburg, DL000305, Market: 4 public pumps at the four corners, Preliminary design of the list of monuments and immediate surroundings as urban landscape (J. Gyselinck, 1983). SCHLUSMANS F. 2005: Inventory of cultural heritage in Belgium, Architecture, Province of Limburg, District of Maaseik, Cantons of Bree - Maaseik, Building through the centuries in Flanders 19N1, Brussels - Turnhout.

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