Memorials & monuments · South East England
Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs
In or near Lake.
Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lake · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs is located in the Isle of Wight, postcode PO36 9RR. The nearest railway station is Lake, which is 0.4 km away. Entry is free.
About
Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1034309). 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 LAKE SZ58SE THE FAIRWAY 1352-0/4/125 Drinking Fountain with Trough for horses and dogs II Drinking fountain, horse and dog trough. Erected c1920. Granite structure, consisting of large rectangular trough with chamfered base on square supports for horses, a low rectangular trough underneath for dogs and at one end a flattened curved stone with semi-circular bowl for humans. Taps missing at time of survey. The inscription on one side reads "Be ye merciful" on the other "To the horses and dogs who also bore the burden and heat of the day 1914-1920." Listing NGR: SZ5901883721 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 310164 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The National Poo Museum showcases various species' feces and promotes education about the gut biome. It aims to entertain visitors while supporting science and charities. The venue also features a play area, cliff walks, and beach access.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs is a memorial located in Lake, South-East England. This Grade II listed building serves as a historical reminder of the importance of providing water for animals in public spaces.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6502, -1.1666
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Lake
- Postcode
- PO36 9RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Nearest railway station
- Lake — 0.4 km
- Official site
- poomuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26285844 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs?
- Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO36 9RR), in the parish of Lake.
- What is Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs?
- Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs?
- The nearest railway station is Lake, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO36 9RR.
- Is Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs a listed building?
- Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs a protected site?
- Yes — Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs free to visit?
- Yes, Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drinking Fountain With Trough For Horses And Dogs?
- The nearest railway station is Lake, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO36 9RR.