Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers
Fountain of the Four Rivers

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The centrepiece is a brick fountain with four spouts symbolising the four rivers of paradise as mentioned in Genesis. Designed and built by Essex County Council. It is a faithfully recreated Tudor pleasure garden.
Title

Fountain of the Four Rivers

Date

1996

Medium

stone

Accession number

CM77_TJ_S737

Acquisition method

commissioned by Essex County Council

Work type

Water fountain, trough or pump

Owner

Essex County Council

Custodian

Essex County Council

Work status

extant

Access

time restrictions apply

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