Water supply and civic gratitude are commemorated at the centre of James Square.
Quick facts
- Date
- Dated 1893; installed 1894; restored 1993
- Architect / designer
- William Mossman, sculptor
- Type
- Memorial fountain
- OS grid reference
- NN 86385 21604
Architecture and setting
Granite and marble form a tiered monument with bowls, carved openings and a richly modelled upper stage. Lion heads mark the water outlets; a small dog bowl adds an everyday function close to ground level.
Its story
The fountain commemorates benefits from the Murrays of Ochtertyre, including the town’s water supply. A temporary fountain accompanied the opening of the waterworks in 1872; the permanent monument followed in October 1894. HES records restoration in 1993.
Why it is included
Water supply and civic gratitude are commemorated at the centre of James Square.
What to look for
- The sculptor’s signature on the west side of the base
- The small dog bowl and larger basins
Reading the surroundings
Use public routes and advertised visitor arrangements. Respect private rooms, working premises and any barriers; the map does not confer access.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
This is a historic fountain record, not confirmation that any water outlet operates or supplies drinking water. The adjacent lamp standards are separately designated.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: LB48489 — Designation, architecture, historic development and national-grid location.
- Crieff Museum: water supply history — Local research on the town’s water infrastructure; dates checked against HES.
Location
OS grid reference NN 86385 21604 · Location confidence: HES designation grid point converted to WGS84; approximate building or structure location, not an accessible entrance. · Select the marker to open its satellite view in Google Maps. On desktop, drag Pegman (the yellow figure) onto a blue road. On mobile, turn on the Street View layer and tap a blue road. Other photo markers may be user-contributed.
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