Fountain - Park, King's Saltern Road, Lymington, Hampshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 50° 45.300 W 001° 31.782
30U E 603710 N 5623611
This beautiful, historical fountain stands in a park in Lymington near to the river.
Waymark Code: WM78C0
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/18/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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The marble design has an inscription which reads as follows:

'Presented to the inhabitants of Lymington and the neighbourhood by the wife and children of the late William Rooke March 1886.'

'In memory of William Wowen Rooke died at Woodside April 8th 1885. The memory of the just is blessed.'

The fountain stands on a hexagonal base in the grass in this small park.
Type of Historic Marker: Fountain

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Mrs Rooke

Age/Event Date: 03/01/1886

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