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Jubilee Drinking Fountain, Sedbergh


The Jubilee Drinking Fountain is located on Finkle Street in Sedbergh, built into the churchyard wall of St Andrew's Church, with stone benches either side of it. The fountain was erected in 1897 when Finkle Street was widened to commemorate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria.[1] The fountain is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Sedbergh 1897 Historic Buildings and Monuments in Sedbergh Civil Parish
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JUBILEE DRINKING FOUNTAIN BUILT INTO CHURCHYARD WALL - Sedbergh - List Entry
- Drinking fountain with side-benches. Erected in 1897 when Finkle Street was widened to commemorate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria. Sandstone ashlar with black marble plaque and brass cup. Classical …
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