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Latitude: 53.6735 / 53°40'24"N
Longitude: -1.5035 / 1°30'12"W
OS Eastings: 432900
OS Northings: 419783
OS Grid: SE329197
Mapcode National: GBR KTYY.9W
Mapcode Global: WHC9Z.WX7Q
Plus Code: 9C5WMFFW+9J
Entry Name: Drinking Fountain About 50 Metres West North West of Entrance to Clarence Park
Listing Date: 1 February 1979
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1259844
English Heritage Legacy ID: 443754
ID on this website: 101259844
Location: Clarence Park, Thornes, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2
County: Wakefield
Electoral Ward/Division: Wakefield West
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Wakefield
Traditional County: Yorkshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): West Yorkshire
Church of England Parish: Thornes St James
Church of England Diocese: Leeds
Tagged with: Drinking fountain
1. DENBY DALE ROAD
5115 (West Side)
Thornes
Drinking Fountain
about 50 m west-
north-west of entrance
to Clarence Park
SE 31 NW 13/127
II
2.
Octagonal structure, up 4 octagonal steps, has thick, round column on top from
which protrude 4 basins, each under a pedimented alcove. Classical treatment
in sandstone except for grey granite panels between alcoves. Pointed roof.
Inscription; erected as a memorial of the late Major Barker JP by the work-people
of Thornes Mills, 1893.
Listing NGR: SE3290019782
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