Gas lamp and standard approx 18m E of central block of Atlas Works (site of) (EHER 28727)

Late 19th century cast iron gas lamp on standard. Missing, believed stolen.

April 1987. Grade II listed. Gas lamp on standard. Late 19th century. Cast iron and sheet metal. The standard has an octagonal lower part with recessed panels, moulded base and waist, approximately one metre high, and a reeded and tapering upper stem with acanthus design at the neck. Two ladder arms. 'The Thames Bank Iron Company, London' in raised letters at the base. The lamp is hexagonal, with a scalloped border around its upper edge, and two scalloped borders around the vent above, with a ball finial. A rare survival in exceptionally complete condition. <1> See photos <2>. The lamp standard is missing and was almost certainly stolen, probably between 1994 and 2002. Should be removed from statutory list. <3> NRHE data transfer: See <4>. NRHE summary description: Gas Lamp and Standard approximately 18 metres east of central block of Atlas Works. A former cast iron gas lantern manufactured by `The Thomas Bank Iron Company London'. This unusually ornate lantern stands in the corner of the works, although at the time of the survey it was encased in chip board in order to prevent theft.