Survey Data

Reg No

20863077


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Artistic, Social, Technical


Original Use

Water trough


Date

1860 - 1900


Coordinates

168534, 72538


Date Recorded

21/02/2011


Date Updated

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Description

Freestanding water trough, c.1880. Now in use as planter. Cut limestone rectangular-plan base with carved limestone panelled side walls having square-headed recesses with inner recessed ogee-headed motifs and circular recesses to rim. Located to side of road at crossroads.

Appraisal

This former water trough occupies a prominent site as the focal point at a busy crossroads. It displays evidence of fine stone crafting and carving and is of well-executed design, incorporating Gothic elements and motifs in the side panels. It forms part of a group with several identical troughs found elsewhere in the city, including Douglas Street and Parnell Place.