Monument record MDO4614 - Drinking Fountain, Shaftesbury
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Summary
Drinking fountain in a recess in an ashlar wall, with a cast iron spout and trough dated 1844.
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Full Description
'(127) DRINKING FOUNTAIN (85952340), near the junction of the roads from Gillingham and Sherborne, comprisies an ashlar wall with a stone recess with a four-centred head, and a cast-iron spout and trough: it is dated 1844
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1972, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North), 74 (Monograph). SDO99.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 74.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8595 2340 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 045 127
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Shaftesbury 125
Record last edited
Dec 16 2015 2:58PM
