Drinking Trough Incorporating Ornamental Grotto On Roadside

BATCOMBE CP ST63NE WESTCOMBE 8/44 Drinking trough incorporating an - ornamental grotto, on roadside GV II

Drinking trough incorporating an ornamental grotto, a memorial to the coronation of George V. Dated 1911. Dressed freestone and coursed and squared rubble. In a Classical style. Small semi-circular head archway facing roadside with imposts and dropped key, carved figures, incised lettering each side; the archway gives onto a rubble-lined grotto inset in a bank. At the base of the archway a bowl filled by a spout from an ornamental lions-head mask. Entablature overall with commemorative inscription of the coronation of George V. Important roadside feature.

Listing NGR: ST6790339249