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Electricity Distribution Pillar

Description and History of Site:-

Ornate cast iron structure by British Electric Transformer Co, Hayes, Middlesex, c1920. Faded blue paint - extant 2018.


Further Reading and References:-

Bayliss, D (ed). A guide to the industrial history of South Yorkshire. Association for Industrial Archaeology, 1995, entry L06b.

https://www.northernpowergrid.com/news/vintage-electricity-pillar-restored-to-its-former-glory-after-124-years


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Key Words :- electricity supply

Address :- Highcliffe Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7LP
Grid Ref :- SK 31669 85144
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.362227 , Long -1.525589
Local Authority :- Sheffield City Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1270496,
Site Condition :- Site disused - but otherwise substantially intact
Site Dates :- c1920 -
Contributor :- IHS Database - 15 October 2015

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