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Latitude: 54.9462 / 54°56'46"N
Longitude: -1.6188 / 1°37'7"W
OS Eastings: 424513
OS Northings: 561353
OS Grid: NZ245613
Mapcode National: GBR SNH.PN
Mapcode Global: WHC3R.3YD0
Plus Code: 9C6WW9WJ+FF
Entry Name: Fountain at Entrance to Former Gateshead Union Workhouse (Now Demolished)
Listing Date: 13 January 1983
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1248527
English Heritage Legacy ID: 430162
ID on this website: 101248527
Location: Bensham, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8
County: Gateshead
Electoral Ward/Division: Lobley Hill and Bensham
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Gateshead
Traditional County: Durham
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Tyne and Wear
Church of England Parish: Bensham and Teams
Church of England Diocese: Durham
Tagged with: Fountain
1. ARMSTRONG STREET
5099 south side (off)
NZ 26 SW 1/50 Fountain at entrance to
former Gateshead Union
II Workhouse (now demolished)
2.
Late C19. Stone. On a stepped plinth a short, stout stem supports a large bowl
of ogee shape with cable moulded band, carved rim and relief foliage below. From
the centre rises a taller stem carved with palmette and lotus patterns and supporting
a smaller similar bowl. Inscription around base: "This fountain was designed,
sculptured and named by John Moore, an inmate of this institution".
Listing NGR: NZ2451361353
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