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Title
Dr James Trotter (1843–1899), Memorial Drinking Fountain
Date
1900
Medium
red sandstone
Measurements
H 400 x W 125 x D 125 cm
Accession number
NE22_SD_S001
Acquisition method
commissioned by public subscription
Work type
Water fountain, trough or pump
Custodian
Wansbeck District Council
Work status
extant
Listing status
Grade II (England and Wales)
Unveiling date
1900
Listing date
18/12/86
Access
at all times
Inscription description
incised on lower part of pillar on the east face: ERECTED BY / PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION / TO THE MEMORY OF / DR JAMES TROTTER / WHO DIED AT BEDLINGTON / JULY 9TH 1899 / CALM REST BE THINE BEYOND LIFE'S SHADOWS MORE / THY NOBLE ACTS WE'LL CHERISH EVERMORE / FAIR FREEDOM MOURNS HER RICHLY GIFTED SON / WHO LIVES IN GOOD DEEDS BRAVELY DONE