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Location: 200
metres from the centre of Princetown, on the road to Two Bridges. |
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O/S
Grid Ref: SX/59205/73617
Longitude/Latitude (Degrees+/-): -3.98851/50.54532 |
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Purpose: The cross provides an ornamental
top to the drinking fountain. |
| Size: The
cross on the top of the fountain measures 21 inches (0.53 metres)
high and 18 inches (0.46 metres) across the arms. The whole of the
fountain structure is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 metres) wide by 8 feet
6 inches (2.59 metres) high.
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Information: This elaborate drinking
fountain was a gift to the inhabitants of Princetown by R.H. Hooker Esq.
in 1908. It is a 
square structure built of granite blocks, which tapers
to a point at the back and is topped off by this fine granite cross. As
well as providing clean water for humans, there is a trough at ground
level for use by animals. Two hooks can still be seen above the shelf
where people could hang their metal mugs when not in use. The cross is
square and has been chamfered on all edges. |
| The acknowledgement on the fountain
reads: |
T R 1908
DC |
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The gift
of |
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R. H. Hooker Esq |
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('T R D C' was the abbreviation for
the Tavistock Rural District Council). |
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 Above this acknowledgement is a
metal plaque which reads: ‘This fountain is erected in grateful
acknowledgement of the benefits received from the life-giving air of Princetown.’ |
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