Description

Circa 1850. Free-standing, 2-part granite ashlar drinking fountain on drive to W of Castle, by cricket ground. Rectangular base with projecting circular basin, surmounted by semicircular niche with cornice. Bronze masque water spout, at centre, flanked by small niche for drinking cup.

Statement of Interest

One of four drinking fountains sited around the Castle, the others being at Craig Gowan, by the East Lodge (Kind Edward VII Memorial) and in the sunken garden to W of Castle. Part of the rich furnishings which distinguish the estate landscape.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77781697

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Recommended Books

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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Oxfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Surrey (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)