Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
21669
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
30/04/1999  
Date of Amendment
30/04/1999  
Name of Property
Pair of Obelisk Lamp Stands to SE of City Hall  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Cardiff  
Community
Castle  
Town
 
Locality
 
Easting
318308  
Northing
176893  
Street Side
N  
Location
To right (SE) of front entrance of City Hall  

Description


Broad Class
Civil  
Period
 

History
Contemporary with City hall and intended as lamp stands.  

Exterior
Portland stone. Two obelisks on pedestals. At base of obelisks, ironwork with Cardiff arms to front, and to sides, ships' prows with griffin and wyvern figureheads whose heads bear lamp stands.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Elaborate lampstands. Group value with City Hall.  

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