Public art & sculpture · North West England
Drinking Fountain
In or near Farington.
Drinking Fountain — Public artwork (installation).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chorley · 1.5 km
- Free entry
About
Drinking Fountain is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation).". Coordinates: 53.6595°, -2.6468°.
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Official information
The Drinking Fountain is a listed building located near Astley Hall in Lancashire. It features a cast iron design with intricate decorations, including a domed canopy and fluted columns, showcasing architectural significance from the late 19th century.
Place summary
The Drinking Fountain is located in Chorley, Lancashire, in North-West England. This structure serves as a notable example of public utility in the area. It is situated in an unparished area, contributing to the local historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6595, -2.6468
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Chorley, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR7 1NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Chorley — 1.5 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n7245086698 (ODbL)
- commons: Drinking Fountain Circa 50 Metres South Of Stable Block To Astley Hall-1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drinking Fountain?
- Drinking Fountain is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR7 1NP), in the parish of Chorley, unparished area.
- What is Drinking Fountain?
- Drinking Fountain — Public artwork (installation).
- How do I get to Drinking Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Chorley, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR7 1NP.
- How do I get to Drinking Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Chorley, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR7 1NP.