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📖 The History
Located in the heart of West Princes Street Gardens, the Ross Fountain is a stunning example of 19th-century cast-iron craftsmanship. Designed by sculptor Jean-Baptiste Jules Klagmann and produced at the world-renowned Antoine Durenne foundry in France, it was a centerpiece of the 1862 Great Exhibition in London.
The fountain was purchased by Daniel Ross, a local gunmaker, who gifted it to the city of Edinburgh. It arrived in Scotland in 122 individual pieces and was finally assembled here in 1872.
The fountain features four prominent female figures seated above the lower basin. These represent: Science, Art, Poetry and Industry
After a massive restoration in 2018, the fountain was returned to its original Victorian glory, showcasing its vibrant turquoise and gold palette against the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
🔓 How to Log This Virtual Cache
To claim a "Found it" for this Virtual Cache, you must complete the following task:
Post a photo in your log featuring the Ross Fountain and Edinburgh Castle in the background. The photo must include your nickname, the GC code of this cache, and the date of your visit written somewhere, such as on a piece of paper, your smartphone, or even your hand.
⚠️ Important Rules:
• Logs that do not include the mandatory photo with the required handwritten details will be deleted.
• Digital overlays or text added to the photo later are not accepted. You do not need to show your face if you prefer to remain anonymous.
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