Greenhead Park: Greenhead Park Central Fountain

Details

Deposited Plan Number:no data
Date:1888
Plans Register:no data
Street:Greenhead Park
Property Name / Number:Greenhead Park Central Fountain
Area:Greenhead Park, HD1 4HS
District:Kirklees
Town:Huddersfield
Grid Reference:SE1351316963
Building Project:Greenhead Park Central Fountain
Type:Fountain
Applicant:no data
Applicant Address:no data
Architect:no data
Architect Address:no data
Status of Project:no data
Contractor:no data
Contractor Address:no data
Work Commenced:no data
Work Completed:no data
Occupants:n/a
Subsequent Alterations / History:Existing, Grade II Listed (29 September 1978)
English Heritage Listing:1134205 — listed on 29 September 1978 (old ID: 339907)
Location of Archives:no data
Buildings of Huddersfield ID:3750

Additional Information

1888. Ashlar. 4 steps up. Base with projecting semi-circular bowls on gadrooned oriels. 8 fluted Tuscan columns (2 at each corner, placed diagonally) taking

4 semi-circular arches with keystones and moulded voussoirs. Fluted frieze.

Moulded cornice. Ogee corona of ribs and fleur-de-lys finials. Each side has much strapwork cresting. Plaque inscribed "THE GIFT OF SIR JOHN W RAMSDEN

BART TO HUDDERSFIELD 1888".

(Extract from English Heritage listed buildings service, record number 339907) http://lbonline.english-heritage.org.uk/BuildingDetailsForm.aspx?id=339907&search=y

Location

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