Knight's Hill

LocationNorth-east corner of Knight’s Hill & Chapel Road.
Inscription1861
InscriptionPRESENTED BY
E.H.MOSCROP AND A.W.JAFFRAY
ERECTED BY THE METROPOLITAN
DRINKING FOUNTAIN & CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION
MDFCTA number1086 & 1501
Type and sizeDrinking Fountain design-115. Grey polished granite with figure and dolphin.
Original locationVictoria Station
Date erected1861
CommentsThis fountain was originally erected in Victoria Station in 1861 as MDFCTA number [1086]. In July 1901 it was moved to Knights Hill outside Mechanics Institute. Note the use of both "AND" and "&" in the inscription. The dolphin figure that was originally the the top of the fountain has long disappeared.