Fountain At Entrance To Former Gateshead Union Workhouse (Now Demolished) is a Grade II listed building in the Gateshead local planning authority area, England. First listed on 13 January 1983. Fountain.

Fountain At Entrance To Former Gateshead Union Workhouse (Now Demolished)

WRENN ID
tired-footing-snow
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Gateshead
Country
England
Date first listed
13 January 1983
Type
Fountain
Source
Historic England listing

Description

  1. ARMSTRONG STREET 5099 south side (off)

NZ 26 SW 1/50 Fountain at entrance to former Gateshead Union II Workhouse (now demolished)

  1. Late C19. Stone. On a stepped plinth a short, stout stem supports a large bowl of ogee shape with cable moulded band, carved rim and relief foliage below. From the centre rises a taller stem carved with palmette and lotus patterns and supporting a smaller similar bowl. Inscription around base: "This fountain was designed, sculptured and named by John Moore, an inmate of this institution".

Listing NGR: NZ2451361353

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