Survey Data
Reg No
20514116
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Historical
Original Use
Fountain
In Use As
Fountain
Date
1855 - 1865
Coordinates
167352, 71703
Date Recorded
02/06/1994
Date Updated
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Description
Fountain designed by Sir John Benson, built 1860, having a moulded limestone base, square plan with circular projections to each side and a three tier arrangement to centre portion with entwined dolphins.
Appraisal
Fountain designed by Sir John Benson and having a moulded limestone base; built 1860. Marks the site where Tuckey's Bridge stood. The inscription reads : "This fountain was erected in 1860 by Walter Berwick Esq in rememberance of the great kindness shown to him by all classes in the City and County of Cork while presiding amongst them for twelve years as Chairman of Quarter Sessions." Benson also designed the fountain in the English Market.