Grade II Listed lamp-post
Shaun Castle 21 May 2006
This Grade II Listed lamp-post is an eloquent curiosity standing in the north-east grounds of Tallantire Hall. "None of the modern improvements have been a greater comfort", wrote Harriett Browne in her journal recalling the introduction of gas lighting "to the pitch darkness" of Tallantire Hall during the mid-19th century. Befitting this accolade, the cast iron lamp-post is exquisitely detailed with square plinth surmounted by open-winged birds supporting a draped urn, a shaft with leaf and flower pattern under two segmental-arm lights, and upright globe. The lamp-post was converted to electricity in the early 20th century. Links to this post
