The Plain acquired its name when St Clement's Church was removed from this site, leaving a wide open expanse surrounded by buildings. Victoria Fountain, built in 1899 on the site of the former St Clement's toll house, it was a belated commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria that had taken place in 1897, and provided a drinking fountain for people and troughs of water for horses. The Plan today is a very busy roundabout with the three roads to, Cowley, Headington, and Iffley staring here.
Saturday, February 03, 2007
The Pain, St Clements
The Plain acquired its name when St Clement's Church was removed from this site, leaving a wide open expanse surrounded by buildings. Victoria Fountain, built in 1899 on the site of the former St Clement's toll house, it was a belated commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria that had taken place in 1897, and provided a drinking fountain for people and troughs of water for horses. The Plan today is a very busy roundabout with the three roads to, Cowley, Headington, and Iffley staring here.
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