Streatham Common

LocationNorth side of Streatham Common Southside. Opposite corner with Covington Way.
Side inscriptionMETROPOLITAN DRINKING FOUNTAIN & CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION
Side inscriptionMETROPOLITAN DRINKING FOUNTAIN & CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION
Front inscription
End inscriptionTHE GIFT OF
W.WARD ESQ.
OF LAWN HOUSE
BRIXTON HILL
1880
MDFCTA number1339 (originally 0725)
Type and sizeTrough 2b 18ft granite
Original locationWandsworth. Streatham Common (originally Streatham Hill)
Date erectedJuly 1895 (originally April 1880)
CommentsThis trough was originally erected in April 1880, as MDCFTA number [0725], on Streatham Hill, near Streatham Hill station. The gift of Mr. W.Ward. £100.0.0. It was removed by order of vestry July-1895 and re-erected, as MDFCTA number [1339], on Streatham Common near Emanuel Church.