Key Words :- gas lamp

Address :- Castle Grounds, Guildford, Surrey
Grid Ref :- SU 99818 49342
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.234542 , Long -0.571647
Local Authority :- Guildford Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Surrey
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1177971,
Site Dates :- 1828 -

Description and History of Site:-
The classical stone column standing near the gates was the base of one of the first gas street lamps in Guildford. It was erected at the junction of the London and Epsom Roads in 1824 by the trustees of the turnpike road, who paid the Guildford Gas Light and Coke Company to supply it.

Further Reading and References:-
Crocker, Glenys. 'A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Surrey'. Association for Industrial Archaeology, 1990

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