Description

SHREWSBURY

SJ4912SW ST JULIAN'S FRIARS
653-1/15/575 Memorial Drinking Fountain
19/09/72
(Formerly Listed as:
Drinking fountain obelisk off St
Julian's Friars)

GV II

Drinking fountain obelisk. Stone. Dated 1874. Obelisk with
stiff-leaf bands raised on high square plinth with gablets
over each projecting fountain basin, and stiff-leaf and lotus
flower panels. Inscription records that it was erected to the
memory of William Jones Clement, surgeon "by his friends and
fellow townsmen in grateful recognition of his enlightened
public spirit, consummate professional skill and active
private benevolence." Bust of Clement in medallion on opposite
face. The obelisk was originally erected outside the station.

Listing NGR: SJ4944812161

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26546462

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