Drinking Fountain, Kings Park

This grey iron drinking fountain, dating from the earlier to mid 20th century, sits on the E corner of the Kings Park in Stirling. The fountain acts as the centrepiece for an area of formal garden at the E of the Kings Park, which gives the adjacent Victorian suburb of Stirling its name. The fountain is the only known example of this unique design, produced by the Lion Foundry in Kirkintilloch, according to a 19th century design by George Smith & Co.'s celebrated Sun Foundry.

Description: 3-stage fountain mounted upon square plan, grey iron plinth base. 1st (bottom) stage sits on square plan, decorative cavetto moulding. Drinking basins to 4 sides, flanked by decorative floreate impressions; SW basin removed (known to be inside fountain). 2nd (centre) stage has chamfered corners to form 8-sided plan. Chamfered sides have classical grey iron cartouche; floreate impressions frame central floreate relief on main faces (NW face incorporates hinged panel allowing access inside fountain). Anthemion and palmette frieze terminates 2nd stage. Projecting, moulded cap with large grey iron, urn finial to centre forms 3rd stage.

Materials: grey (cast) iron; painted silver/grey.