Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
3977
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
02/08/1988
Date of Amendment
02/03/2017
Name of Property
Drinking Fountain
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Bangor
Town
Locality
Easting
258031
Northing
372203
Street Side
Location
At the corner of Deiniol road and Gwynedd road
Description
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Period
History
Free Baroque granite drinking fountain set on octagonal platform. Tablet to SW side inscribed: "Erected and presented to this city by Alderman John Evan Roberts JP, Mayor 1895-6, 1898-9 and 1900 on the occasion of his vacating the mayoral chair 9 November 1900". Originally located on the Corner of Sackville Rd & Deiniol Rd, moved to current location in 2003.
Exterior
Tapered ‘Pedestal’ fountain to top, with petalled capitals to pilasters across chamfered corners; finial lost as are taps and cups. Polished granite circular bowl below over drum pier and octagonal base with animal drinking trough.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for its special architectural interest as a well preserved Victorian drinking fountain displaying high levels of craftsmanship and decoration. Also important for its historic interest as an example of the provision of public drinking water and the philanthropic actions of a notable local figure. Group value with the Town Hall, former Post Office and Library.
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