Memorials & monuments · South West England
Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1
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Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1 — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pilning · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Pilning, located 9.1 km away. The drinking fountain is free to visit and is accessible to all. The postcode for the location is BS35 2BD.
About
Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1 is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1312683). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details THORNBURY CASTLE STREET 4/12 (west side) ST 6390 Drinking Fountain, 2 yards to south- east of No 1 GV II 1880-81 by Browne and Co of Bristol. Limestone and polished granite course combined Romanesque/Gothic styles memorial, incorporating a drinking fountain. Granite basin in nailhead arch. Inscription reads: "Erected by Public Subscription/in Addition to a window in Thornbury Church/to the Memory of Lieut Hector Maclane, Royal Horse Artillery/who was taken Prisoner while trying to get Water/for the Wounded, after the Battle of Maiwand/and was afterwards Murdered/in the Camp of Ayoub Khan, Near Candahar/on 1 September 1880". Listing NGR: ST6365590205 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 34912 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Drinking Fountain, located 2 yards to the south east of Number 1 in Thornbury, West Midlands, is a Grade II listed memorial. It serves as a notable example of historical public amenities in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6095, -2.5262
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Thornbury
- Postcode
- BS35 2BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
- Nearest railway station
- Pilning — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26599173 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1?
- Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode BS35 2BD), in the parish of Thornbury.
- What is Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1?
- Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1 — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1?
- The nearest railway station is Pilning, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS35 2BD.
- Is Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1 a listed building?
- Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1 a protected site?
- Yes — Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1 is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1 free to visit?
- Yes, Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drinking fountain, 2 yards to south east of Number 1?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS35 2BD. It sits within the Thornbury and Yate parliamentary constituency.