The Three Magpies, Bath Road

LocationIn the rear car-park of the The Three Magpies pub, Bath Road. The trough has been re-purposed as the bench for a smoker’s shelter.
Side inscriptionMETROPOLITAN
DRINKING FOUNTAIN & CATTLE TROUGH
ASSOCIATION
Side inscription(unknown - the trough is against a wall)
Front inscription
End inscription(unknown - the trough is againast a wooden structure)
MDFCTA number????
Type and sizeTrough 1d 9ft 6in granolithic
Original location????
Date erected
CommentsDoes anyone know the history and provenance of this trough?
AcknowledgementsThanks to W.T. for for informing me about this trough.