Public Monument and Sculpture Association National Recording Project
Drinking Fountain, Tranquil Vale / Royal Parade Photograph
Region ID | CL | |
Work ID | 896 | |
Manual Reference | CLLMSS20 | |
Title | Drinking Fountain, Tranquil Vale / Royal Parade | |
Date of design | 1890s | |
Year of unveiling | ||
Unveiling details | ||
Road | Tranquil Vale / Royal Parade | |
Precise Location | North of junction of Tranquil Vale / Royal Parade (on edge of heath) | |
A to Z Ref | 2G 97 | |
OS Ref | ||
Postcode | SE3 | |
Work is | Extant | |
Listing Status | Not listed | |
Duty of Care | ||
Commissioned by | ||
Notes | ||
Two step octagonal base. Square plinth with curved triangular niche in south-east side. Pink granite columns with stone foliated capitals support semi-circular granite basins on all four sides. Drain holes in back of basins lined with metal. South-east side of main section: medallion with head of queen Victoria facing left wearing crown and veil, drop earrings and necklace. Medallion set in carved frame-square with cut-off corners and circles. Circular metal plate with button below. North-west side of main section: metal plate with key hole on right side. Foliated entablature. Pediments on all four sides with inscriptions in south-east and north-west sides. "Roofs" carved with tile pattern. Octagonal finial topped with wrought iron finial. | ||
circa | ||
raw year | ||
Condition | Good | |
At risk | No known risk | |
Inscriptions | South-east pediment: 1897 / ERECTED BY / THE / INHABITANTS OF BLACKHEATH / TO COMMEMORATE / THE 60TH YEAR OF / THE REIGN OF / HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY / QUEEN VICTORIA North-west pediment: BLAKHEATH VILLAGE / IMPROVEMENT SCHEME / JOINT COMMITTEE 1975 / RESTORED 1977 | |
Signatures | ||
Elements
Element Details
Part of work | Material | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
Base | Grey Granite | Octagonal side lower step 120, 16 (h); upper step 95, 16 (h) |
Plinth | White limestone (?) | 68.5 x 68.5 x 72 |
Main section | White limestone (?) | 68.5 x 68.5 x 108 |
Pediments | White limestone (?) | 150 x 85 |
Basins | Grey granite | 68.5 (w) x 43 x 35 (depth) |
Columns | Pink granite | 10 (dia), 55 (h) |
Medallion | White stone | 26 (dia) |
Plate for push button | Brass (?) | 15 (dia) |
Plate (north-west side) | Metal | 40.5 x 30.5 |
Finial | Black wrought iron | c. 70 x 15 |
Assessment of Condition
Surface Character
Detail | Comment |
|---|---|
Biological growth | Green growth in basins. |
Metallic staining | Metal bleeding stains below plate on North-west side. |
Previous treatments | Restored 1977. Some dirt in carved details. |
Structural Condition
Structural Condition | Comment |
|---|---|
Replaced parts | Holes in right rims of basin filled in |
Water collection | Water and leaves in basin |
Other | Medallion very worn |
Vandalism
Vandalism | Comment |
|---|---|
Surface damage | Splashed paint on metal plate |
