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Summary

Fountain, probably 1876-1878. Originally the centre-piece of a square, subsequently used as a roundabout. Now in a pedestrianised area.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1385363: WILLSHIRE FOUNTAIN ON TRAFFIC ISLAND

Other References/Statuses

• Old Listed Building Ref: 485825

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• FOUNTAIN (XIX to XXI - 1876 AD to 2013 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1855-1895, Towns 1855-95 1:500 (Cartographic). SDV348147.

'Fountain' marked.

Google, 2013, Google Streetview (Website). SDV350787.

Now a pedestrianised area.
Map object based on this source.

Southwest Archaeology, 2013, Greater Barnstaple Area Project Database, BHBS Mapping Area 991 (Un-published). SDV351581.

Ordnance Survey, 2013, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV350786.

Map object based on this source.

English Heritage, 2013, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV350785.

Willshire Fountain on traffic island.
Fountain. 1876-1878 (inscription). Concrete and stone; cast-iron cresting. Fountain has large, round, concrete basin with cast-iron cresting. Base of bowl is granite with panels of vermiculated rustication. Shallow bowl on 4-sided stone pedestal with pilasters with delicate carved capitals. Bowl has 4 lions' heads with lead spouts and inscription round rim: 'Erected to record the gift by CS Willshire Esq of the railings enclosing this square during his mayorality 1876-1878'. The fountain was originally the centre-piece of a square in the same place as the existing roundabout, which has replaced it. Included for group and historial value.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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