An ornate metal fountain stands on a stepped stone base in a town square lined with shops, including The Palace Cafe.

March Fountain c.1915 (Frith)

March Fountain

History of March Fountain

Listed Building

Memorial Fountain, erected 1911 to commemorate the Coronation of King George V. Cast iron raised on octagonal stepped base. Domed roof of pierced cast iron terminating in finial with lamp. Open sided, with elaborate work to spandrels and capitals of columns. Inside, the fountain has been removed.

A black-and-white montage showing a street scene with a large ornate fountain and an inset view of a stone monument.

Fountain, March, 1929

The Fountain was made of cast-iron with an intricate dome and Moorish arches. It was erected in 1911 to commemorate the coronation of King George V.

Ornate Victorian-style metal fountain structure with a dome, finial lamp, and yellow accents standing on a paved town square.

March Fountain, Broad Street, March (RGL2026)

The ornate, grey and gold metal canopy of the March Fountain, topped with a small lamp, stands against a clear blue sky.

March Fountain, Broad Street, March (RGL2026)

A street scene in March with brick buildings, shopfronts, a silver car, and a decorative fountain visible in the distance.

Broad Street, March (RGL2026)

Sources

Historic England
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