Memorials & monuments · South East England
Arch Containing Spring And Washing Place
Arch Containing Spring And Washing Place — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Arch Containing Spring And Washing Place is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1239010). 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 ST7128 WINCANTON CP NORTH STREET (West side) 8/205 Arch containing spring and washing place - GV II Spring and washing place. Uncertain date, but set in arch in c1855. Local lias stone squared and boasted, with Doulting ashlar dressing. Large segmental arch with interior divided into two arched recesses with plain bracketed cornices to top of facade wall; side walls project from each side of arch for about 1 metre and are then rounded to become normal boundary walls: inside archway in centre is cast iron water spout and drain under: in left recess a large stone sink. Presumably built by the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway (1855-l966) when the original was either buried or threatened by the new railway embankment. Listing NGR: ST7108228893 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 416735 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Arch Containing Spring And Washing Place is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. This structure serves as a historical marker, highlighting the significance of local water sources and communal washing practices.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0586, -2.4140
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Wincanton
- Postcode
- BA9 9BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
Sources
- wikidata: Q26532031 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arch Containing Spring And Washing Place?
- Arch Containing Spring And Washing Place is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA9 9BD), in the parish of Wincanton.
- Is Arch Containing Spring And Washing Place a listed building?
- Arch Containing Spring And Washing Place is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Arch Containing Spring And Washing Place free to visit?
- Yes, Arch Containing Spring And Washing Place is free to enter.
- How do I get to Arch Containing Spring And Washing Place?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA9 9BD. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.