Pontefract

LocationSouth side of the east-end of Bridge Street (which is an extension of Horsefair) outside the Town Hall. Facing the south-end of Gillygate.
Side inscriptionMETROPOLITAN DRINKING FOUNTAIN
& CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION
Side inscription
Front inscription
End inscription
MDFCTA number1763
Type and sizeTrough 1c 9ft 6in granite
Original locationYorkshire. Pontefract
Date erected18 July 1908
CommentsThis trough was originally at the corner of the Leeds-Barsndale Road (A639) and the Wakefield, Weeland & Goole Road (A645). In 1958 a new roundabout was constructed and the trough removed to another location.