Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Calder Fountain
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019
1. Calder Fountain Marker Inscription (Side A)
[Side A]
As a memorial to the labours of
Francis Anderson Calder, Commander, R.N.
In the cause of humanity
And to whom is mainly to be attributed the erection,
between the years 1843 and 1855, of
ten watertroughs for the use of cattle in
Belfast.
"A righteous man regarded the life of his beast"
[Side B]
In commemoration of
Francis Anderson Calder, Commander, R.N.,
Founder of the Belfast Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and for
twenty years its active Honorary Secretary.
"Blessed are the Merciful."
Erected 1859 by Public Subscription.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 54° 36.074′ N, 5° 55.347′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is at the intersection of Donegall Quay (Northern Ireland Route A2) and Queen's Square, on the right when traveling south on Donegall Quay. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Donegall
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Ireland’s Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon, and in Belfast. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Donegall Quay (within shouting distance of this marker); Custom House Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Trollope (within shouting distance of this marker); James Holmes (within shouting distance of this marker); The Quays (within shouting distance of this marker); Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert Clock (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); High Street (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.
Also see . . .
1. Francis Calder - The Calder Memorial Fountain. Belfast Entries website entry (Submitted on September 27, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Francis Anderson Calder.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019
2. Calder Fountain Marker Inscription (Side B)
via UK Art, unknown
3. Commander Francis Anderson Calder (17871855), RN
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019
4. Calder Fountain and Custom House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 27, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on June 11, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
