The Fountain, Cornmill Square, Galashiels is a Grade B listed building in the Scottish Borders local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 12 March 1971. Fountain.

The Fountain, Cornmill Square, Galashiels

WRENN ID: ruined-sill-rush
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: Scottish Borders
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 12 March 1971
Type: Fountain
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Robert S Lorimer, 1912-3. Town centre square with fountain formed around section of mill lade. Large raised oval enclosure with ashlar retaining wall and sweeping ashlar steps. Fountain consists of elongated figure of eight in ashlar, with parapet to the N and heavy squat balustrade to S. To N end a rusticated polygonal pillar, above which are dolphins holding aloft an ionic column with their tails. S end adorned with pair of nymphs astride dolphins. Cast iron lamps to outer enclosure.

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