Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain
Cherub Fountain

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The fountain was erected in the latter part of the nineteenth century, in memory of two fishermen who lost their lives in the attempt to save others. A quatrefoil basin is supported by a wide base with four lion jambs symbolic of guardians. The stanchion and central column are decorated with acanthus relief. Four tendrils originally protruded from the column to suspend drinking cups on chains. The capital supports the finial, formed of a putto holding a parasol seated on a toadstool. The fountain was restored in 2018.
Title

Cherub Fountain

Date

c.1890

Medium

steel

Measurements

H 330 x W 100 x D 100 cm (E)

Accession number

FY7_AC_S010

Work type

Water fountain, trough or pump

Owner

Wyre Borough Council

Custodian

Wyre Borough Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Listing date

31/03/78

Access

at all times

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Located at

Euston Gardens, The Esplanade, Fleetwood

FY7 6BN

On the seaward edge of Euston Gardens, in front of The North Euston Hotel.