Philip Twells Memorial Fountain
| Philip Twells Memorial Fountain | |
|---|---|
The fountain in front of a gate into Lincoln's Inn Fields | |
Interactive map of the Philip Twells Memorial Fountain area | |
| General information | |
| Location | London, England |
| Coordinates | 51°30′58″N 0°06′54″W / 51.5160°N 0.1149°W |
| Completed | 1880 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Memorial Drinking Fountain in South East Corner of the Square |
| Designated | 14 May 1974 |
| Reference no. | 1379338 |
The Philip Twells Memorial Fountain is a memorial and drinking fountain located at the south-east corner of Lincoln's Inn Fields in London. It is Grade II listed by English Heritage.[1]
The fountain was built to commemorate Philip Twells, who was an Member of Parliament for the City of London as well as a barrister for the nearby Lincoln's Inn.[2] The fountain was erected in 1880 after Twells' death, commissioned by his wife, its design rendered in granite.[3]
References
- ^ "Memorial Drinking Fountain in South East Corner of the Square, Non Civil Parish – 1379338 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ Baker, Margaret (2002). Discovering London statues and monuments. Discovering series (5. ed., revised and updated ed.). Princes Risborough: Shire Publications. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-7478-0495-6.
- ^ "Philip Twells Memorial Drinking Fountain | Art UK". artuk.org. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
External links
- Media related to Philip Twells Memorial Drinking Fountain at Wikimedia Commons