Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cavendish Memorial Fountain
In or near Beamsley.
Cavendish Memorial Fountain is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cavendish Memorial Fountain is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1886. Coordinates: 53.9863°, -1.8871°.
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Official information
The Cavendish Memorial Fountain is a Grade II listed building located in Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire. Erected in 1886, it features a hexagonal design with a central fountain and intricate architectural details, including buttresses and a coat of arms.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cavendish memorial fountain is a drinking fountain erected in 1886 at Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire, England as a memorial to Lord Frederick Cavendish following his murder in Phoenix Park by the Irish National Invincibles in May 1882. The fountain is a Grade II listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Following the murder of Lord Frederick there were a number of memorials proposed to him; the proposal for a pillar or obelisk at Bolton Abbey was first made in September 1882 by electors of the Northern West Riding of Yorkshire parliamentary constituency (for whom Cavendish had been an MP since 1865). The proposal was led by William Foster, owner of the Black Dyke Mills, but he died before the proposal came to fruition. A committee, chaired by Angus Holden was formed to take the idea forward and £2,000 () was raised in donations. In 1884, the Duke of Devonshire (Lord Frederick's father) notified the committee that objections to the planned tower had been received and that it "would be…
Description
Worthington and Elgood's design for the fountain was constructed by Stephenson and Co of Manchester with the carving work conducted by Earp and Hobbs. Above the frieze the memorial is topped with an open lantern. The Leeds Mercury described the architectural style as Gothic.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.9863, -1.8871
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Bolton Abbey
- Postcode
- BD23 6AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Established
- 1886
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w1234334707 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cavendish memorial fountain (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cavendish Memorial, Bolton Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 747970.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cavendish Memorial Fountain?
- Cavendish Memorial Fountain is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6AL), in the parish of Bolton Abbey.
- What is Cavendish Memorial Fountain?
- Cavendish Memorial Fountain is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cavendish Memorial Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6AL.
- When was Cavendish Memorial Fountain built?
- Built or established in 1886.
- Who owns Cavendish Memorial Fountain?
- Cavendish Memorial Fountain is owned by | designation1 =Grade II Listed Building.
- Is Cavendish Memorial Fountain a protected site?
- Yes — Cavendish Memorial Fountain is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cavendish Memorial Fountain free to visit?
- Yes, Cavendish Memorial Fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cavendish Memorial Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6AL.