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Drinking fountain

Description and History of Site:-
Ornate cast-iron drinking fountain was erected in the town in 1877 to honour Robert Walton Bainbridge, superintendent of the London Lead Mining Company.


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Key Words :- cast iron drinking fountain, street furniture

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath

Address :- Horsemarket, Middleton in Teesdale, Durham, DL12 0SH
Grid Ref :- NY 9475 2542
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.623893 , Long -2.082826
Local Authority :- Durham County Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1121579,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1877 - current
Record Date :- 19 January 2016

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