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Cast iron ornamental rainwater hopper head H527. Created using bespoke cast iron hopper pattern H527.
Cast iron leader heads for period, listed and traditional buildings.
(Bespoke cast iron rainwater heads and ornamental hoppers manufactured to order)
The Ludlow No.527 is the most heavily modelled casting in our ornamental range, and the pattern to reach for when the building will carry it.
A foliate crest rises above the rim — scrolled, deeply undercut leafwork that breaks the top line rather than closing it flat. Beneath, the body is worked across its full face with interlaced ornament, the surface never left plain, before drawing down through a decorated skirt to the outlet. There is more relief in this casting than in anything else we hold as a standard pattern, and it needs to be seen with a raking light to be properly appreciated.
This is a High Victorian and Gothic Revival pattern. It belongs on churches and chapels, on the better class of Victorian institutional building, on estate architecture where the client spent money at high level, and on restoration schemes where photographic or physical evidence shows the original rainwater goods were richly decorated. It is far too much for a modest elevation.
Deep relief has maintenance implications worth understanding at specification stage. Heavily undercut ornament holds moisture and debris in a way that flat surfaces do not, so preparation and coating matter more here than on a plain pattern. Traditional linseed oil paint suits these castings particularly well: it penetrates rather than bridging, and it can be maintained by overcoating rather than stripping.
Cast in solid iron to BS 460:2002 and supplied in primer or black as standard, with heritage colours and linseed oil finishes available on request.
Pipe connections: 65mm, 75mm and 100mm round; 75×75mm, 100×100mm and 125×125mm square; 100×75mm, 125×100mm and 150×125mm rectangular.
Suitable for listed buildings and conservation areas. For guidance on finishing decorated castings, or to match an existing pattern, call 0333 987 4452.
| Finish | Primer, Black |
|---|---|
| Connection | 65mm Round, 75mm Round, 100mm Round, 75mm x 75mm Square, 100mm x 100mm Square, 125mm x 125mm Square, 100mm x 75mm Rectangular, 125mm x 100mm Rectangular, 150mm x 125mm Rectangular |
Linseed oil paint is the most appropriate finish for cast iron guttering on listed and historic buildings. It is breathable, flexible, and penetrating — qualities that suit the movement characteristics of cast iron through seasonal temperature changes. Tuscan Foundry Products offers a curated range of heritage linseed oil colours. For modern applications, a high-quality exterior oil-based paint system over a metal primer is also acceptable.
The H1 is available to accept round pipe connections in 65mm, 75mm, 100mm, and 150mm diameters. The 65mm and 75mm variants measure 305mm wide by 197mm deep and 210mm high. The 100mm variant measures 355mm wide by 230mm deep and 240mm high. A 150mm connection option is also available — please contact the team for dimensions.
Tuscan Foundry's cast iron hopper heads are available in Standard Black and Heritage Colour finishes. A linseed oil paint finish is also offered — a sustainable, vapour-permeable option particularly appropriate for listed buildings and conservation projects. Heritage colour swatches are available from the team on request.
Select your required size and finish options from the product page and add to cart for an instant price. For project quantities, bespoke requirements, or any specification queries, please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form at tuscanfoundry.com.
Yes. Cast iron hopper heads are the historically correct choice for listed and period buildings, and a like-for-like cast iron replacement is generally accepted without objection by conservation officers. We manufacture to BS 460 for genuine heritage character and durability.
Yes. Tuscan Foundry Products cast iron rainwater goods are manufactured to BS 460:2002, the British Standard specification for cast iron rainwater goods. BS 460 compliance is often required by conservation officers and heritage bodies when specifying rainwater systems for listed buildings and conservation area properties.
Yes. Polished brass ironmongery is historically appropriate for period buildings and is generally acceptable to conservation officers for listed building projects. If you require confirmation for your specific scheme, we are happy to advise — call 0333 987 4452.
Prices vary depending on size and finish. To get a quotation, please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form on the Tuscan Foundry website. The team can advise on the right specification for your project and provide a written quote.
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