Atlas Fountain, Historic fountain in Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, England
The Atlas Fountain features a bronze globe supported by Atlas, with four Tritons directing water through shells into scalloped basins and a central pool.
Designed by William Andrews Nesfield in 1850, the fountain was first exhibited at The Great Exhibition before its installation at Castle Howard.
The fountain represents Victorian engineering and artistic achievements, combining Portland stone sculptures by John Thomas with local craftsmanship.
Water flows from the Ray Wood reservoir through underground chambers to create cascades from multiple jets throughout the 27-meter diameter structure.
The fountain's water system originally operated using a steam engine to pump water uphill from a stream in Coneysthorpe to the reservoir.
Location: North Yorkshire
GPS coordinates: 54.12018,-0.90537
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:57
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