The Estcount Fountain, Devizes, Wiltshire
N 51° 21.187 W 001° 59.743
30U E 569933 N 5689572
A fountain in the centre of Devizes in Wiltshire.
Waymark Code: WM6HE8
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/06/2009
Views: 10
The Plaque says:
In grateful recognition of Thomas Sotheron Estcount 1801 – 1875
Member of Parliament for Devizes, Home Secretary 1859.
Founder of the Wiltshire Friendly Society.
This fountain was built by public subscription in 1879 and restored in 2007 by Devizes Town Council with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Mr Mike Pitcher, former Devizes Grammar School pupil 1953 - 1960.
Type of Historic Marker: Fountain with plaque
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Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Not listed
Age/Event Date: Not listed
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