Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
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.
Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
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.
Photo gallery
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.
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.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6095, -2.5262
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Thornbury
- Postcode
- BS35 2BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
Sources
- wikidata: Q26599173 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
The Pump
The Pump — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · West Midlands
Thornbury, Gloucestershire
Thornbury, Gloucestershire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · West Midlands
Magistrates Court
Magistrates Court — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Theatres · West Midlands
Cossham Hall
Cossham Hall is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Thornbury and District Museum
Thornbury and District Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · West Midlands
Armstrong Hall
Armstrong Hall is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
1945 Vickers Wellington crash memorial
1945 Vickers Wellington crash memorial — War memorial, dating to 1945-01-14.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
1994 Centenary Clock
1994 Centenary Clock is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument — Monument, dating to 1905.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
401st Bombardment Group H, US 8th Air Force
401st Bombardment Group H, US 8th Air Force is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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.
- 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 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.