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Latitude: 55.0409 / 55°2'27"N
Longitude: -1.954 / 1°57'14"W
OS Eastings: 403038
OS Northings: 571826
OS Grid: NZ030718
Mapcode National: GBR GBS4.RR
Mapcode Global: WHB21.YKPD
Plus Code: 9C7W22RW+9C
Entry Name: Drinking Fountain 20 Yards North East of Post Office
Listing Date: 22 August 1986
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1042784
English Heritage Legacy ID: 238668
ID on this website: 101042784
Location: The Green, Matfen, Northumberland, NE20
County: Northumberland
Civil Parish: Matfen
Traditional County: Northumberland
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Northumberland
Church of England Parish: Matfen Holy Trinity
Church of England Diocese: Newcastle
Tagged with: Drinking fountain
MATFEN MATFEN
NZ 07 SW
14/184 Drinking fountain
approx 20 yards north
east of Post Office
GV II
Drinking fountain. 1886. "Erected by the Tenants, Employees and Tradesmen
in the Matfen and West Water Estates as a mark of their sincere respect and
esteem for Sir Edward Blackett."
Ashlar. Set on a square base with 3 steps on the north side.
A substantial column c.7 ft. high. Square with moulded top edge to the base;
tapering square shaft and boldlycornicedtop. Round water bowl projects on
north side with inscription above.
Listing NGR: NZ0303871826
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