Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
81898
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
25/09/2003
Date of Amendment
25/09/2003
Name of Property
Drinking Fountain in Llansilin village
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Llansilin
Town
Locality
Llansilin village
Easting
320913
Northing
328189
Street Side
Location
At a fork in the road at the west side of High Street in Llansilin village, opposite the church.
Description
Broad Class
Water Supply and Drainage
Period
History
A fountain erected in 1882 in memory of Walter Jones, surgeon, who was the son of the Rev. Walter Jones. It was fed from the Ffynnon Silin. Recently restored by local enthusiasts.
Exterior
A drinking fountain and horse trough in brown sandstone in the form of a square pillar, about 2 m high, with a rounded and decorated pediment on each face and a ball finial on a large base. Recess at front with damaged bronze tap. Two-step plinth with small round water basin. Kerb and cobbled surround.
Interior
Reason for designation
A good item of Victorian street furniture recalling the important campaign to bring clean water to village locations.
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