Armstrong Street, fountain
Armstrong Street, fountain
HER Number
8248
District
Gateshead
Site Name
Armstrong Street, fountain
Place
Gateshead
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
Site Type: Broad
Water Supply Site
Site Type: Specific
Fountain
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
Fountain at entrance to
former Gateshead Union
II Workhouse (now demolished)
2.
Late C19. Stone. On a stepped plinth a short, stout stem supports a large bowl
of ogee shape with cable moulded band, carved rim and relief foliage below. From
the centre rises a taller stem carved with palmette and lotus patterns and supporting
a smaller similar bowl. Inscription around base: "This fountain was designed,
sculptured and named by John Moore, an inmate of this institution". LISTED GRADE 2
former Gateshead Union
II Workhouse (now demolished)
2.
Late C19. Stone. On a stepped plinth a short, stout stem supports a large bowl
of ogee shape with cable moulded band, carved rim and relief foliage below. From
the centre rises a taller stem carved with palmette and lotus patterns and supporting
a smaller similar bowl. Inscription around base: "This fountain was designed,
sculptured and named by John Moore, an inmate of this institution". LISTED GRADE 2
Easting
424510
Northing
561350
Grid Reference
NZ424510561350
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special architectural or Historic Interest, 1/50; Ian Ayris, Peter Jubb, Steve Palmer and Paul Usherwood, 1996, A Guide to the Public Monuments and Sculpture of Tyne and Wear, p 44