Survey Data

Reg No

20514116


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Artistic, Historical


Original Use

Fountain


In Use As

Fountain


Date

1855 - 1865


Coordinates

167352, 71703


Date Recorded

02/06/1994


Date Updated

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Description

Fountain designed by Sir John Benson, built 1860, having a moulded limestone base, square plan with circular projections to each side and a three tier arrangement to centre portion with entwined dolphins.

Appraisal

Fountain designed by Sir John Benson and having a moulded limestone base; built 1860. Marks the site where Tuckey's Bridge stood. The inscription reads : "This fountain was erected in 1860 by Walter Berwick Esq in rememberance of the great kindness shown to him by all classes in the City and County of Cork while presiding amongst them for twelve years as Chairman of Quarter Sessions." Benson also designed the fountain in the English Market.