John Cary Fountain, Toome
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John Cary Fountain, Toome
Image: © Kenneth Allen Taken: 13 Feb 2007
The inscription on the top reads, "This fountain free to all". The design and gift of John Cary, 1860 who lead a chequered past, starting off as a minister of the church and later accused of attempted murder, but also attributed as a public benefactor. His name also appears at Duneane Primary school. His grave behind Duneane Presbyterian Church is appropriately eccentric.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.749942
Longitude
-6.458613