Ordsall Hall

LocationOutside the South-west end of Ordsall Hall, visible from Taylorson Street.
Side inscriptionTHE MANCHESTER & SALFORD
CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION
OCTOBER 1886
Side inscription
Front inscription
End inscription
MDFCTA number
Type and sizeTrough 1c 9ft 6in granite
Original location
Date erected1886
CommentsThis is the only reference I have seen to the "The Manchester and Salford Cattle Trough Association". Has anyone got any information regrading this organisation? Does anyone know the history and provenance of this trough?