Victoria Fountain, Archery Crescent, Ely
Location/Address
None recorded
Type
Landmark, art work or way finder
Assets whose form and function are readily visible, but which are not Buildings. This category includes signage and works of art such as murals and statues.
Description
Description: The monument was originally erected on Market Place in 1897 and was relocated to Archery Crescent in 1939. A typical piece of Victorian civic street furniture, the structure is a well loved local landmark.
Date: 1897
Use: Monument
Group value: NO
Reason for inclusion: The monument is an important part of the town’s social heritage and is a well known and loved local landmark commemorating the Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
2017 Selection Criteria: 2017 Selection Criteria A3, B1, B3
District: East Cambridgeshire
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Street furnitureAge
1897Rarity
Unique bespoke designHistoric Interest
Commemorates Queen Victoria's 1897 diamond jubileeLandmark Status
Local landmark, albeit not in original location
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Date Listed
03 Aug 2022
Last Updated
01 Jun 2022
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