Southwick, The Green, Thompson memorial

HER Number:
7212

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Southwick, The Green, Thompson memorial

Place:
Southwick

Map Sheet:
NZ35NE

Class:
Commemorative

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Commemorative Monument

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Lamp standard memorial to Robert Thompson. C1912. Founder’s plaque JAS ALLAN SNR & SON LTD. ELMBANK FOUNDRY GLASGOW. Cast-iron. Fluted Corinthian column on base with low relief portrait panel, with inscription commemorating Robert Thompson JP, for 25 years as Chairman of the local committee, and the restoration of the green in 1912. Decorative frames on each side. Scroll brackets support tall finial and two arched arms from which hang bowl lamps. Fluted cast-iron posts with bud finials set about 4m north and south to prevent vehicles entering path. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
3841

Northing:
5850

Grid Reference:
NZ38415850

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 920-1/8/292