Charles Cameron Memorial Fountain, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

Baroque drinking fountain erected in memory of Charles Cameron MP; ogee
domed baldacchino with basins at base. In 3 main stages: polished Peterhead granite basin and base. Doulton ware to 2 upper stages: 4 piers with engaged columns support octagonal upper works and ogee dome. Elaborately moulded aedicules contain bronze medallion portrait of Cameron, by Tinworth of London. Above these, clock faces to cardinal points. Ogee domed roof with finial.(Historic Environment Scotland List Entry)

15 March 2023: Nominated by member of the public concerned with buddleia growth and cracking of the dome. Added to For Investigation

24 August 2023: Inspection finds the structure has been fenced-off along with an adjacent subterranean public toilet. The memorial's lean is of long-standing, some sources suggest it was first evident in the 1920s. There are now areas of damage to the western elevation - missing and cracked tiles to the dome, and to a column. A sapling has established to the eastern slope of the ogee dome. The granite base appears sound, there is some mortar loss and vegetation is beginning to establish in open joints. To the interior dampness and salts are evident beneath the dome. Clock faces, and the medallion portrait are intact. The fountain is no longer functional. Move to At Risk.

Post Survey Update: Local planners report a conservation accredited architect has been appointed to assess the condition of structure and scope the required repairs. Potential funding sources are being explored.