Maden Memorial Fountain In Stubbylee Park, C70 Metres South Of Stubbylee Hall

SD 82 SE BACUP STUBBYLEE LANE

7/60 Maden Memorial Fountain in Stubbylee Park, c. 70 metres south of Stubbylee Hall - GV II

Drinking fountain, dated 1912 on bronze plaque. Granite, with bronze plaques. Set in centre of paved deck raised on 3 steps. Rectangular plan, c.3 metres high, in heavy classical style. Plinth incorporating semi-circular drinking bowls in centre of front and back, these flanked by pedestals from which rise stumpy engaged Tuscan columns; pedimented entablature with dentilled cornice. Narrow sides have pedestals with scrolls on top. Decorations and inscriptions include bronze lion-head spouts above bowls, a bronze relief portrait of Henry Maden on the north side, and an inlaid lettered bronze plaque on the west side stating that the fountain was erected by public subscription as a record of appreciation of the generosity to the Borough of the Maden family (specifying some of their gifts), dated September 7th 1912. (Removed from original site in St. James's Street 1923.)

Listing NGR: SD8667221780