19th to 20th century drinking trough group, Church Hill, Ramsey (EHER 15915)
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Summary
A 19th to early 20th century cast iron horse trough, dog bowl and drinking fountain.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 2188 3040 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAMSEY AND PARKESTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
On the B1352 Church Hill at junction with (S side) Mayes Lane opposite Ramsey Church. It is a wholly cast iron painted drinking trough standing on ornamental horses legs, with a dog trough at base and a drinking fountain set into a stone pillar. A notice nearby reads: "About 1920 Mr RC Abdy of Michaelstowe Hall generously provided this drinking fountain and horse trough to replace the pond previously on this site". Erected by the Harwich Society <1> -<3>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 925101
- National Monuments Record: TM 23 SW 20