Hastings Forum

Yes, although most troughs and fountains were funded entirely by the MDFCTA (the trough at the top of Elphinstone Road is an example), many others were funded, or part-funded, by local donors. The trough outside the museum is an example of a structure part-funded by a philanthropist. In this case, I...

An earlier thread discussed the Castello drinking fountain. The charity responsible for the fountain also erected 5 granite cattle/horse troughs in the town. Two are still extant, both converted to flower-planters: One is outside the Museum; the other is opposite the gates of the cemetery on The Rid...