Location: Dublin, Ireland
This structure commonly known as the Five Lamps was erected in 1875 courtesy of Lieutenant General Henry Hall C. B. of Merville House, Stillorgan, who served with the British Army and was superintendent of the Ajmer-Merwara region in India for 10 years. Upon his death, his will revealed a monetary bequest to be directed to the installation of two drinking fountains ‘to encourage sobriety’.
It is located at the junction of five streets: Debate exists regarding the reason for 5 lamps, popularly believed to signify the five connecting streets. It is also alleged to symbolize the five battles fought by the British against the anti-colonial revolt in India. There is apparently a Hindu tradition of lighting five lamps or candles for luck Seville Place, Amiens Street, Portland Row, Killarney Street and North Strand Row.
The drinking fountain is design number 175 registered to George Smith & Co…
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Irish history, folklore and all that 
Thanks for linking to my blog. I just noticed that the 5 named streets are not in the correct position within paragraph two. I have corrected this.
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I’ve noticed that, but didn’t see it is a big issue. Any of the streets will lead people to the fountain/five lamps.
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