Hobson'S Conduit is a Grade II* listed building in the Cambridge local planning authority area, England. First listed on 26 April 1950. Fountain. 1 related planning application.

Hobson'S Conduit

WRENN ID: under-tracery-raven
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Cambridge
Country: England
Date first listed: 26 April 1950
Type: Fountain
Source: Historic England listing

Description

TRUMPINGTON ROAD 1. 942 (East Side) TL 4557 NW 10/209 26.4.50. Hobson's Conduit II* 2. Erected on Market Hill 1614, re-erected in present position in 1856. Hexagonal stone structure with moulded plinth; niche in each side with shell-head; entablature surmounted by strapwork cresting, achievement of Royal Arms on one side, putti and carved beasts at angles and ogee-shaped top surmounted by pineapple finial. Restored 1967. Interesting as the fountainhead of a very early public water supply. See also Market Hill. (RCHM 79).

Listing NGR: TL4515257638

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