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Listed Building: PAIR OF FORMER GAS LAMP STANDARDS IN FRONT OF GEORGE COURT (1389739)

Grade II
Authority Historic England
NHLE UID 1389739
Date assigned 08 April 2002
Date last amended

Description

Pair of street gas lamp standards. Erected 1824 by the Portsea Island Gas Company. Cast-iron. Moulded circular pedestals with square bases and thin tapered shafts with late C20 replacement lanterns. Installed by the Portsea Island Gas Company to replace oil lamps that were first introduced in 1776. Converted to electricity in 1894. An early example of gas street lighting.

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Sources (1)

  • SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 6334 9939 (6m by 4m)
Unitary Authority Portsmouth City

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Record last edited

Feb 11 2026 10:25AM