Survey Data
Reg No
41307015
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Social, Technical
Original Use
Well
Date
1870 - 1890
Coordinates
271877, 320636
Date Recorded
13/03/2012
Date Updated
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Description
Water fountain or well, inserted or incorporated c.1880 into retaining wall to west of former Ballybay railway station. Round-arched opening with dressed chamfered surround and plinth, with rubble walling to interior of niche, and hinged wrought-iron gate to front. Sited to north-east of Ballybay town centre.
Appraisal
This is an interesting and rare aspect of the historic streetscape. It represents an important part of the technical and social history of the area as an amenity that would have provided fresh water to the local population.