Work to restore Gedling Fountain in Gedling Village, Nottinghamshire, has been completed, bringing new life to a decorative structure that dates back to 1874.
Gedling Borough Council said the goal was straightforward: make essential repairs so the fountain can be enjoyed by residents and visitors for years to come. The fountain sits opposite the village war memorial, and the scope of work focused on both the visible stonework and the parts that keep the structure weather-tight.
According to the council, the project included masonry work, replacement of damaged roof tiles, repairs and replacements to various stone elements, and replacement of sections of timber within the roof structure. The council said a specialist stonemason with experience conserving historic structures carried out the work, and that the approach throughout was designed to protect the fountain’s historic fabric.
The fountain was once supplied by water from the Ouse Dyke, a tributary of the River Trent, until it was moved in 1974, the council said.
For mason contractors who take on preservation work, the Gedling project is a reminder that small public structures can demand the same level of planning as larger restoration jobs. When masonry repairs tie into roof work, sequencing matters. Getting water shedding details right helps protect repaired stone, mortar joints, and surrounding materials long after the last scaffold comes down.
The council said the restoration received £8,150 in government funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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