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Latitude: 51.5182 / 51°31'5"N
Longitude: -0.1014 / 0°6'4"W
OS Eastings: 531832
OS Northings: 181625
OS Grid: TQ318816
Mapcode National: GBR P9.DY
Mapcode Global: VHGR0.638H
Plus Code: 9C3XGV9X+7F
Entry Name: Double Cattle Trough
Listing Date: 21 October 2005
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1391398
English Heritage Legacy ID: 493941
ID on this website: 101391398
Location: City of London, London, EC1A
County: London
District: City and County of the City of London
Electoral Ward/Division: Farringdon Without
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: City of London
Traditional County: Middlesex
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): City of London
Church of England Parish: St Sepulchre Holborn
Church of England Diocese: London
Tagged with: Manger
627/0/10257 WEST SMITHFIELD
21-OCT-05 Double Cattle Trough
II
Double cattle trough with human drinking fountain at one end and dog trough beneath. Erected 8 May 1881. Granite. Long rectangular double trough on four granite block supports, with a rounded granite bollard against each support on the road side. Each end has an ogee-shaped granite gable, with a semi-circular bowl for a human drinking fountain attached at one end, that at the other end has been removed with only its support remaining. The inscription on the side of the trough reads, 'IN MEMORY OF / PHILIP TWELLS. M.P. / FOR THE CITY OF LONDON. MAY. 8. 1881.'. That on the road side reads 'METROPOLITAN DRINKING FOUNTAIN AND CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION'.
HISTORY: The Metropolitan Drinking Association was founded in 1859 by Samuel Gurney MP. In 1867, following an increase nationally in concern for animal welfare, the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain Association began erecting water troughs for cattle. It was at this point that 'Cattle Trough' was added to its title.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: The late C19 double cattle trough at Smithfield West erected by the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association, is a handsome piece of street furniture with additional interest due to its use as a memorial to Philip Twells MP, and its location in the once thriving Smithfield Market meat district.
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