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Rex was a dog and this stone water trough was donated in his memory in 1901. Horses would drink from the top and dogs from the bottom. The rectangular stone trough is inscribed "A Gift From Rex to His Friends". It was located at the junction of De La Warr Road and Hastings Road but later moved to the Manor House in April 1957, it can be now be found adjacent to the car park public conveniences. | |||
This charming heritage feature deserves a far better location where it can be widely appreciated and ideally restored to its original purpose of providing water for dogs. | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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DeLaWarrRoadPostcard.jpeg|1900s | |||
Bexhill Observer Rex trough.jpg|Bexhill Observer | Bexhill Observer Rex trough.jpg|Bexhill Observer | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:39, 19 August 2025
| Rex Water Trough, Manor Gardens | |
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| LL ref: | 399 |
| Start date: | 1901 |
| Architect: | unknown |
| Builder: | unknown |
| Original use: | Drinking trough |
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Rex was a dog and this stone water trough was donated in his memory in 1901. Horses would drink from the top and dogs from the bottom. The rectangular stone trough is inscribed "A Gift From Rex to His Friends". It was located at the junction of De La Warr Road and Hastings Road but later moved to the Manor House in April 1957, it can be now be found adjacent to the car park public conveniences.
This charming heritage feature deserves a far better location where it can be widely appreciated and ideally restored to its original purpose of providing water for dogs.
Gallery
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1900s -
Bexhill Observer
