Electricity Junction Box, Lavender Road

An electricity junction box of the early-C20, manufactured by Hardy and Padmore of Worcester.

MATERIALS AND PLAN: the junction box is constructed of cast-iron and is square on plan.

DESCRIPTION: the electricity junction box is located on the north-eastern corner of Gheluvelt Park (Registered at Grade II, NHLE entry 1425120) and is situated between the railings and brick pillar, forming part of the boundary to the park.

The junction box has a low pyramidal cap above a moulded cornice. There are two main elevations, both with doors, accessible from both Lavender Road and from within Gheluvelt Park. The doors have moulded surrounds, and both feature the magnet logo of the Worcester Electric Traction Co. The doors also have six small ventilation holes at both the top and bottom. The junction box is situated on a two-stepped square base with rounded edges.