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Building record TQ 55 SW 316 - Victorian lamp post, Dorset Street, Sevenoaks
Summary
Lamp/ lamp post/ gas lantern. Main construction : 1850 to 1880. Designated a Locally Listed Building by Sevenoaks District Council
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5301 5468 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ55SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | SEVENOAKS, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Full Description
Most of this lamppost appears to be original, including an ornamental cast iron base and the crossbar underneath the lantern which was to support the lamplighter's ladder when lighting the gas. Now converted to electricity. (1)
<1> Sevenoaks District Council, Sevenoaks District Council Local List of Heritage Assets (Index). SKE53505.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE53505 Index: Sevenoaks District Council. Sevenoaks District Council Local List of Heritage Assets.
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Record last edited
Sep 12 2020 1:19PM