Description

ST 7814 STURMINSTER NEWTON MARKET CROSS (EAST SIDE)

8/154 Memorial drinking fountain and trough

G.V. II

Drinking fountain and trough, early C20. Cast by Mitchell and Sons, Bristol. Mainly cast iron on a ceramic brick base. The fountain is four sided. The lower stage bears inscription on two sides and the outlet on another. The next stage is separated from the first by a moulding of bound reeding and has four panels bearing a lion surrounded by rushes over a rose. Above this is a simple capital surmounted by a finial of 2 dolphins entwining a trident. The inscriptions are to two local doctors, father and son, J Comyus Leach MD JP and E Comyus Leach BA Surgeon.

Listing NGR: ST7864414062

External Links

• Wikidata Q26446237

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