NHER 66853 (Structure record) - Railings, wall and lamp standard in front of Bank House, King's Staithe Square

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Summary

Various structures surrounding the courtyard in front of Bank House, all of which are now listed Grade II. These include an 18th-century brick wall and wrought iron railings and a 19th-century cast iron lamp standard that sit atop a square brick pier.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TF61NW
Civil Parish KING’S LYNN, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Railings, wall and lamp standard in front of Bank House (NHER 22427). Previously recorded under NHER 22427.

July 1993. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Wrought-iron railings and gate. Late 18th century. Brick wall runs north from east end of Bank House to terminate in square pier with ashlar set-off and coping. On this is a 19th-century cast-iron lamp standard with a stiff-leaf capital to the cylindrical stem. Lower part of stem with spiral incised decoration. Railings run west on a stone-capped brick wall. Rectangular base and top rails, the former on balls, pierced by square section verticals with spear-head finials. The stiles have urns. Gates are hung on a pair of box-section open iron piers consisting of square section verticals terminating in urns and linked by scrollwork. Railings return to the Counting House."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 11 April 2023.

  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1195296.

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Record last edited

Apr 12 2023 12:36AM

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