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Latitude: 51.6958 / 51°41'45"N
Longitude: -2.2182 / 2°13'5"W
OS Eastings: 385015
OS Northings: 199699
OS Grid: ST850996
Mapcode National: GBR 1N4.Q08
Mapcode Global: VH954.HMPT
Plus Code: 9C3VMQWJ+8P
Entry Name: The Fountain
Listing Date: 17 July 1980
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1119632
English Heritage Legacy ID: 354701
ID on this website: 101119632
Location: Egypt, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6
County: Gloucestershire
District: Stroud
Civil Parish: Nailsworth
Built-Up Area: Nailsworth
Traditional County: Gloucestershire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Gloucestershire
Church of England Parish: Nailsworth St George
Church of England Diocese: Gloucester
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This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 16/08/2012
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FOUNTAIN STREET
The Fountain
(Formerly listed under Market Street)
II
Dated 1862. Hexagonal drinking fountain with crocketted spirelet capped by poppyhead. Cusped arch with triangular head to each face, pink granite columns with carved foliate capitals. Three faces blind with texts, a valediction and "This fountain was erected in 1862 as a memorial of the late William Smith Esquire of this village by those who admired his character and deplored his removal from them by a sudden death September 29 1861 at the age of 53 years". The valediction refers to Mr Smith as "an honest lawyer". (Previously relocated to Old Market, now returned to original position)
Listing NGR: ST8501599699
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