Three lamp posts lighting pedestrian refuges on the Crown Roundabout

The three lamp posts on the Crown Roundabout were designed in 1899 and were originally intended for electric lighting. They were repositioned in the mid-20th century and now feature late 20th-century lanterns.

These lamp posts are situated on the pedestrian refuges at the junction of Montpellier Road, Royal Parade, and Cold Bath Road. They are tall, cast iron structures with a cylindrical base that includes an access door displaying the Harrogate coat of arms. Above the base, a series of bands leads to a beaded ring from which two acanthus leaves rise, clasping the flared bottom of the post. After four additional bands, which include a flange and a crown of palm leaves, the post transitions into a plain circular column that culminates in a square block supporting ball-ended ladder supports. The top of the post is bell-ended and features further embossed decoration, with a modern lantern adorned with decorative detailing positioned above.

The lamp posts are set within a roundabout that is landscaped with trees and surrounded by predominantly 19th-century commercial buildings. Notable nearby structures include the Crown Hotel, which is a prominent feature of the junction, as well as the Edwardian chemist’s shop at 4 Royal Parade, the White Hart Hotel, and the White Cottage, an octagonal pavilion originally constructed as a ticket office.