Description

ESKDALESIDE-CUM-UGGLEBARNBY HEMPSYKE, NZ 80 NE Ugglebarnby 4/69 Public drinking fountain - II Public drinking fountain. 1856 incorporating lion's head of earlier date. By John Allan of Hempsyke. Stone trough, sandstone rubble wall, marble lion's head, brass cup and copper plaques. Water flows from lion's head into large trough set into square-headed niche in wall approximately 1.75 metre high. Wall top shaped in centre between volutes, to encompass semicircular inset panel, carved: A HEMPSYKE Wall over niche contains three engraved plaques:- Weary stranger Here you see This stream is pure as if from An emblem of true Charity Heaven it ran Richly my bounty I bestow And while I praise the Lord I'll Made by a kindly hand to flow thank the man. And I have fresh supplies from Heaven For every cup of water given. Tramp 1861 John Allan Hempsyke 1858 Man made the Trough The water God bestows Then praise His nine From whom the blessing flows John Allan Hempsyke 1856

Listing NGR: NZ8830205685

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