An historic landmark could be returning to the centre of Tenby, 15 years after it disappeared from the town. Tenby town councillors discussed the idea of the Dyster Memorial Fountain returning to Tudor Square at their meeting on Tuesday night. The fountain was first erected in the 19th century by Dr. Dyster in memory of his friend, Lt. Col. Thomas Josiah Wedgwood, who at the age of 18 was awarded a silver regimental medal for gallantry as a result of action at the Chateau of Hougoument during the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Refurbished in 1925, the Grade II listed structure was removed from the square in 1988 after being struck by a vehicle, only to be restored the following year, although not as a functioning fountain. However, after again being struck by a vehicle in 1991, it was again removed to the then town council controlled Nursery Gardens at The Croft for safe keeping. "All authorities involved have expressed a desire to see the fountain return, but there have always been conflicting views as to its location," claimed Clr. Mike Evans this week. "Some feel it should be sited back in Tudor Square, while others believe it would be afforded more protection if placed on the wide pavement near the entrance to St. Mary's Church outside Barclays Bank and Morris Bros. "Personally, I believe it's an iconic feature of Tudor Square and I passionately believe that that is where it should be situated. It's been away for 15 years now and that's long enough," added Clr. Evans, who also wants the Dyster restored fully as a working fountain. However, some councillors expressed concern that, with all the enhancement works taking place in the centre of town, it could prove pointless wasting funds restoring the fountain to its original location if Pembrokeshire County Council were planning on digging up the roads in the square. "The last time we discussed this possibility, we were told to wait until the county council had a way of incorporating the fountain into the enhancement works," remarked Clr. Mrs. Sue Lane. "Well talk of these works has gone on for 18 years, so unless there's a firm guarantee that we can protect the fountain this time, what's the point of reinstating it." Clr. Evans, though, felt that the town council did not have to wait to see what the county council's next move was, and that it was in their own hands to determine the future of the fountain. Town clerk, Mr. Andrew Davies, also revealed that any plans by the town council to reinstate the Dyster fountain in Tudor Square would have full backing from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, as Clr. Evans had already discussed the proposal with building conservation officer, Rob Scourfield. Deputy Mayor, Clr. John Griffiths, felt that costings should be discussed first, before going to the National Park and county council with any firm plans. Councillors agreed to this and also to support in principle, Clr. Evans's proposal to see the Dyster Memorial Fountain situated in its original location in Tudor Square.