York Minster Lamp Standard

York Minster Lamp Standard
The lamp in 2020
LocationMinster Yard, York, England
OS gridSE6023752180
Coordinates53°57′44″N 1°05′00″W / 53.962207°N 1.083381°W / 53.962207; -1.083381
Constructed1860s 
Constructioncast iron 
HeritageGrade II listed building 

York Minster Lamp Standard is a lamp standard located a short distance in front of the main entrances to York Minster. It is a Grade II-listed structure, erected around 1860.[1]

The lamp was manufactured by York's Walker Iron Foundry in Walmgate. It is made of cast iron and features an octagonal column with trefoil-headed panelled sides, surmounted by a tapering octagonal shaft on a moulded pedestal. It has a plain crossbar and cusped, traceried spandrels. Its two lanterns are square and tapering, with acorn finials.[1]

Night view

References

  1. ^ a b Historic England. "LAMP STANDARD APPROXIMATELY 10 METRES WEST OF YORK MINSTER (1257225)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 17 October 2021.