A Scottish water supply
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A Scottish water supply
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 18 Jun 2024
The length of Golden Hill in Wiveliscombe is dotted with a number of public water fountains. This one is at the junction with Burges Close and shows the square plate, tap and spout that was made by the Kilmarnock foundry of Thomas Kennedy. Thomas Kennedy (senior) was born in Argylshire but moved to Kilmarnock in 1824. Principally a watch and clockmaker he became involved in making a water meter system with his partner, John Cameron. The firm made several products for the water industry, and Wiveliscombe has several still surviving, although it seems none actually dispense water any more.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.044456
Longitude
-3.309588