York Minster Lamp Standard
 The lamp in 2020 | |
| Location | Minster Yard, York, England |
|---|---|
| OS grid | SE6023752180 |
| Coordinates | 53°57′44″N 1°05′00″W / 53.962207°N 1.083381°W |
| Constructed | 1860s  |
| Construction | cast iron |
| Heritage | Grade 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
- ^ a b Historic England. "LAMP STANDARD APPROXIMATELY 10 METRES WEST OF YORK MINSTER (1257225)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 17 October 2021.