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Drinking Fountain 20 Yards North East of Post Office

A Grade II Listed Building in Matfen, Northumberland

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Coordinates

Latitude: 55.0409 / 55°2'27"N

Longitude: -1.954 / 1°57'14"W

OS Eastings: 403038

OS Northings: 571826

OS Grid: NZ030718

Mapcode National: GBR GBS4.RR

Mapcode Global: WHB21.YKPD

Plus Code: 9C7W22RW+9C

Entry Name: Drinking Fountain 20 Yards North East of Post Office

Listing Date: 22 August 1986

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1042784

English Heritage Legacy ID: 238668

ID on this website: 101042784

Location: The Green, Matfen, Northumberland, NE20

County: Northumberland

Civil Parish: Matfen

Traditional County: Northumberland

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Northumberland

Church of England Parish: Matfen Holy Trinity

Church of England Diocese: Newcastle

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Description


MATFEN MATFEN NZ 07 SW

14/184 Drinking fountain approx 20 yards north east of Post Office

GV II

Drinking fountain. 1886. "Erected by the Tenants, Employees and Tradesmen in the Matfen and West Water Estates as a mark of their sincere respect and esteem for Sir Edward Blackett."

Ashlar. Set on a square base with 3 steps on the north side.

A substantial column c.7 ft. high. Square with moulded top edge to the base; tapering square shaft and boldlycornicedtop. Round water bowl projects on north side with inscription above.

Listing NGR: NZ0303871826

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