The Lions Mouth Fountain
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The Lions Mouth Fountain
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 20 Apr 2013
Located on Spithandle Lane near a group of cottages called Stocks Hill. The fountain is on a spring and is made of sandstone with the eastern side containing a medallion commemorating Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee. For many years the water had stopped flowing from the 'lions mouth' but was fixed at the turn of the century. The sandstone blocks look old and worn and I'm wondering whether the materials are much older. The footpath goes to Waterlane Barn then heads south to the A283.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.915921
Longitude
-0.372982