The Green, Thompson memorial
The Green, Thompson memorial
HER Number
7212
District
Sunderland
Site Name
The Green, Thompson memorial
Place
Southwick
Map Sheet
NZ35NE
Class
Commemorative
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Monument
Site Type: Specific
Commemorative Monument
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
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
438410
Northing
558500
Grid Reference
NZ438410558500
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 920-1/8/292