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Drilking Fountain, Durham Chare


There is an old drinking fountain on Durham Chare in Bishop Auckland. It was built by the Temperance Society in 1873. The fountain is situated near Gaunless Bridge, which was a major route, before a new bridge was built in 1926. The drinking fountain is Grade II listed on the National heritage List for England.

ERECTED BY THE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY 1873

Bishop Auckland Temperance Movement 1873 Historic Buildings and Monuments in Bishop Auckland
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Drinking fountain - Bishop Auckland
- Drinking fountain. Dated 1873. For Temperance League. Dressed stone and ashlar. Square plan, Gothic Revival style. Roll moulded segmental arch over round-lipped basin of ogee projection above chamfered base. Side …
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List number: 1210028
List grade: 2
County: County Durham
Grid ref: NZ2130229964

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