Listed Building record MDO15911 - Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough, Quomps Recreation Ground, St Margaret's Avenue, Christchurch

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Summary

Circa 1900. Pink granite cattle trough on stone end blocks with heart shaped niches in each. Below, 3 smaller troughs for cats and dogs hollowed out from plinth. Short round column of drinking fountain rises at west end from square base. Basin with inscription above, commemorating Samuel Bemister, 7 times Mayor of Christchurch.

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Circa 1900. Pink granite cattle trough on stone end blocks with heart shaped niches in each. Below, 3 smaller troughs for cats and dogs hollowed out from plinth. Short round column of drinking fountain rises at west end from square base. Basin with inscription above, commemorating Samuel Bemister, 7 times Mayor of Christchurch.

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Grid reference SZ 157 924 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SE

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Record last edited

Feb 17 2011 11:47AM

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