Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
21692
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 SW of City Hall
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Cardiff
Community
Castle
Town
Locality
Easting
318251
Northing
176851
Street Side
N
Location
To left (SW) of main entrance to City Hall.
Description
Broad Class
Civil
Period
History
Early C20, contemporary with City Hall. 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 lamp stands. Group value with City Hall.
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