Description

Robert Cameron, 1887. 3-stage; square-plan, chamfered at angles; polished pink granite drinking fountain with pedimented niche to each side. Octagonal stone base and semicircular-plan step to each side. Shell-headed niche with cast-iron lion's head waterspout and rounded basin to each side; flanking pilasters rise to consoled broken-bed pediment. Panelled pilaster rising to cornice at pediment level at each angle; fluted console at base. Upper stage (dated 1887) tapered in concave profile; curved panel to each side; angles scrolled at base and apex. Moulded cap at apex with scrolls at angles; surmounted by bronze lion with heraldic shield. Band course to each of lower levels and at base of upper one.

Statement of Interest

A fine municipal drinking fountain, gifted by Provost Donald of Dunfermline to replace an earlier one which had fallen into disrepair.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77772585

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