Queen Victoria Jubilee Drinking Fountain
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Queen Victoria Jubilee Drinking Fountain
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 25 Sep 2010
This Grade II listed drinking fountain was erected in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. It is at the junction of High Street and Church Street, at the apex of Image The fountain consists of a square section stone column with chamfered corners. Marble basins are fed by lion head spouts. The tapered stonework top is surmounted by an ornate cast iron lamp standard with reproduction lantern.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.584484
Longitude
-2.660092