Saint Mary Hoo

LocationEast side of north end of Newlands Farm Road. The trough forms part of the boundary of Newlands farm, Hoo St Mary.
Side inscriptionMETROPOLITAN DRINKING FOUNTAIN & CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION
Side inscriptionMETROPOLITAN DRINKING FOUNTAIN & CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION
Front inscription
End inscription(a 4-line inscription appears to be chiselled out)
MDFCTA number1528 (tentative)
Type and sizeTrough 2a 18ft granite
Original locationBermonsey. Tower Bridge Street (tentative)
Date erected1902
CommentsAccording to the owner of Newlands farm (KK) the trough was originally on the south side of Tower Bridge. The "best fit" is MDFCTA structure [1528] which was on the Southern Approach to Tower Bridge. Paid for by Mrs Streatfield. Inscription In memory of Hugh Taylor died November 1900. Be merciful to Gods creatures.
AcknowledgementsThanks to Kevin Kelly for bringing this trough to my attention.