Chillingham Fountain - Northumberland, UK
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N 55° 31.698 W 001° 54.685
30U E 568715 N 6154120
This ornate disused fountain lies in the small village of Chillingham, Northumberland.
Waymark Code: WM4ZA0
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/17/2008
Views: 17
The Chillingham Fountain can be found at the top of the road leading to the Church.
The fountain was erected in 1866 by G. Wyatt and Son of Oxford in memory of Rev. William Dodd, who died in the village while being the Parish Vicar. The inscription on the monument is no longer legible by the naked eye but research from the library reveals the following wording:
"In remembrance of the Rev. William Dodd, M.A., and for the fulfilment of a wish expressed by him, has this Fountain been erected, as a slight token of love and affection. He was formerly, and for many years, vicar of this parish, having been previously well known in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and its neighbourhood, for the discharge of his duties in Church and School. His breadth of mind, his acquaintance with Oriental, as well as Modern Literature, his generous disposition, and warmth of heart, endeared him to many friends, to whose deep sorrow, he, for health's sake, seeking the more genial climate of the South of France, died May viii., MDCCCLXVI, aged lxii. At Nice his body rests in the hope of a blessed resurrection."
Over the years, the local residents have cleaned the fountain and tried to prevent it falling into ruin. We did win the Village Venture Competition in 1985 – however it is now at the stage where only professional restoration can help.
There is a desire to restore it part of the Chillingham Heritage Project, one of the projects identified in the recent Parish Plan.
The fountain has, over the years, fallen into disrepair and it is felt by the local community that if remedial work is not undertaken soon it will be beyond repair and lost for ever.
Setting: Outside
Place: Beside the road in the village.
Use: Tourist attraction
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