Latitude: 51.5103 / 51°30'36"N
Longitude: -0.186 / 0°11'9"W
OS Eastings: 525983
OS Northings: 180598
OS Grid: TQ259805
Mapcode National: GBR 2D.FS
Mapcode Global: VHGQY.Q9KK
Plus Code: 9C3XGR67+4J
Entry Name: Cattle Trough
Listing Date: 23 July 1991
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1248612
English Heritage Legacy ID: 430318
ID on this website: 101248612
Location: Bayswater, Westminster, London, W2
County: London
District: City of Westminster
Electoral Ward/Division: Lancaster Gate
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: City of Westminster
Traditional County: Middlesex
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London
Church of England Parish: St James Paddington
Church of England Diocese: London
Tagged with: Manger
TQ 2580 NE BAYSWATER ROAD, W2
63/50 Cattle Trough
II
Cattle trough. 1893, donated by David Benjamin through the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association, Restored c1989. Grey granite trough supported on rectangular blocks with waste water tray beneath. Shaped head and cistern at one end, Inscribed "Be kind and merciful to all animals". Founded in 1859 the Metropolitan Free Drinking Fountain Association (Cattle Trough added 1867) provided free fresh water to many humans and beasts at a time when ale and spirits were easier to obtain than water and most supplies contaminated. Cattle driven to metropolitan markets and, by 1885, over 50,000 working horses in London were spared the frequent risk of death from dehydration by the provision of troughs.
Listing NGR: TQ2598380598
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