Electrical transformer pillar, Oakhill Road, Seaview

Located at the south end of Oakhill Road at Bullen Cross.

Cast-iron. Square in plan with sides of approximately 1m in length and a height of 2.1m. The sides, including the door, are decorated with three panels, the top one arched. On the door, this top panel includes the inscription ‘SEAVIEW/ ELECTRICITY/ SUPPLY’ while the central panel on the sides bears a company monogram (probably enjoined letters I, O and W suggesting ownership by the Isle of Wight Light and Power Company). The rounded corners of the kiosk take the form of engaged columns (one incorporating the hinges of the door) with lotus leaf capitals; the cornice is incorporated in the tapering cap. This has volutes to the corners and between these are panels enriched with a scale pattern. Above this is a drum enriched with a chevron band and a decorated finial surmounted by a T-shaped light fitting which is not original. The base of the south side has the name Callenders Co Ld London & Erith cast into it.

This list entry was subject to a Minor Enhancement on 8 February 2023 to correct the name and amend the description