Listed Building record MDR14130 - Fifteen Lamp Standards, Broad Walk, Buxton

Fifteen lamp standards, Broad Walk, Buxton, of mid-19th century date. 'The Broad Walk has original iron lamp standards and bollards, which, along with the Italianate villas that front the Broad Walk, contribute greatly to the character of Buxton spa.' (1) 'Fifteen Victorian lamp standards along the length of Broad Walk, which is a pedestrian way along the side of the Pavilion Gardens. They were constructed by R & J Dempster Ltd in Manchester. The lamp standards now carry reproduction 'Vicotorian' lanterns [1988].' (2) From the National Heritage List for England: 'SK0573SE 616-1/4/22 BUXTON BROAD WALK (North West side) 15 lamp standards along north-west side of Broad Walk GV II 15 lamp standards. Mid C19, converted and restored C20. Part of Sir Joseph Paxton's layout for Broad Walk. Manufactured by R & J Dempster Ltd, Manchester. Cast-iron. Sectioned glass lantern (C20) with acorn finial, over cross bars on tapering 2 tier shaft, which is reeded to top and fluted below on octagonal base. Inscribed REVO TIPTON above cross bars and J DEMPSTER AND SON to fluted base. The left-hand cross bar to the 11th and 13th lamp posts are missing Electricity Board Nos 8503 to 8517. The Broad Walk comprises a series of Victorian villas and walk overlooking the Pavilion Gardens. (The Buildings of England: Pevsner N: Derbyshire: Harmondsworth: 1953-1986: 117). Listing NGR: SK0566073303.' (3)