Description and History of Site:-
Cattle trough. Late C19. Provided by and inscribed 'Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association'. Grey granite trough supported on rectangular blocks with waste water tray beneath. Shaped head and cistern at one end.
The Metropolitan Drinking Association was founded in 1859 by Samuel Gurney MP. In 1867, following an increase nationally in concern for animal welfare, the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain Association began erecting water troughs for cattle. It was at this point that 'Cattle Trough' was added to its title.
Further Reading and References:-http://www.mdfcta.co.uk/
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Key Words :- cattle trough
Address :- West Carriage Drive, London, Greater London, SW1
Grid Ref :- TQ 27046 80212
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.506567 , Long -0.170816
Local Authority :- Westminster City Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1277827,
Site Condition :- Site conserved
Record Date :- 18 July 2019
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Robert Mason
Grid Ref :- TQ 27046 80212
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.506567 , Long -0.170816
Local Authority :- Westminster City Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1277827,
Site Condition :- Site conserved
Record Date :- 18 July 2019
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Robert Mason