Abbot Hall Recreation Ground
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Abbot Hall Recreation Ground
Image: © David Rogers Taken: 14 Aug 2010
Grade II listed drinking fountain dating from 1889 by John F. Curwen. "2 sandstone steps, octagonal in plan, surmounted by monolithic stone obelisk (c9 ft high) on corniced plinth block (c3 ft high). Strapwork decoration to all 4 faces of oblelisk; arched recess, with water-spout and basin, at bottom of south face".
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Image Location
Latitude
54.32307
Longitude
-2.745635