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Edward VII Drinking Fountain


A drinking fountain built in 1902 which is integrated in the boundary wall and railings to St. James Church, Atkinson Road. The structure is Grade 2 Listed. The fountain has the inscription: "This fountain was erected to commemorate the coronation of King Edward and Queen Alexandra."

Atkinson Road Grade II Listed Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle Church of St. James, Benwell 1902
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Drinking water fountain (1902), Atkinson Road, Benwell, NE4
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St. James Church, Benwell Lane / Atkinson Road, Benwell, NE4
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Tyne and Wear HER(5210): Benwell, Church of St. James, Edward VII Drinking Fountain
- "Drinking fountain located at the intersection between Atkinson Road and Benwell Lane, integrated in the boundary wall and railings to St. James Church. The fountain is of sandstone with polished …
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DRINKING FOUNTAIN EAST OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES - List Entry
- "Drinking fountain. Dated 1902. Sandstone ashlar with pink granite basin, nook shafts and back panel. Gothic style. Round-headed alcove with impost bands and archivolt, under steeply-pitched, coped gable; prominent round …
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Geo / Heritage Meta Data

List number: 1024882
List grade: 2
Tyne & Wear HER: 5210
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ21816407

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