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Monument MPM831 - PAIR OF FORMER GAS LAMP STANDARDS IN FRONT OF GEORGE COURT
Summary
Pair of street gas lamp standards, erected 1824 by the Portsea Island Gas Company.
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Type and Period (1)
Full 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.
Historic England, The National Heritage List for England (Index). SPM35.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM35 Index: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England.
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 4: Old Portsmouth
- Listed Building (II) 1389739: PAIR OF FORMER GAS LAMP STANDARDS IN FRONT OF GEORGE COURT
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 6334 9939 (6m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM