St Monans, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
When piped water came to the old part of St. Monans in 1883, a hydrant similar to this was placed in each street, to enable residents to collect water for domestic use and to supply the boats. Referred to as the "Waal" (Well) they were in use up to the late 1930's.
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