Railings, Walls And Drinking Fountain South West, South East And North East Of Castle Chambers

The railings, walls, and drinking fountain located to the south-west, south-east, and north-east of Castle Chambers were likely constructed between 1892 and 1893, around the same time as the rebuilding of the hospital. The railings are made of cast iron and feature substantial square section verticals topped with cross-shaped finials above the dog and top rails. They are divided by stout standards that have sunk panels and distinctive crocketed finials. The local grey limestone ashlar walls include a return ramp on the south-east side leading down to two pairs of gate piers. On the north-east side, the wall incorporates a blue tiled street sign for Magdalene Road, which has white lettering and a pointing hand. The drinking fountain, dating from 1888, is primarily made of marble and was created by A.W. Blackler based on designs by R.W. Drew of Meadfoot Lodge. It commemorates General C.F. Fordyce and features a basin on a moulded stem with a scalloped niche above, along with a small inscription panel decorated with relief-carved foliage.