This very fine example of a stench pipe stands on Keith Road.
Its probably one of the most complete in the area and has a lot of nice features for something so practical.
Halfway up is a band with rose embalms (possibly a Yorkshire rose?)
The top still features a studded band, almost like a crown.
Stench Pipe, Keith Road, Middlesbrough
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Looks like it’s crown will soon be lost.
Yes it looks like wrought Iron – not the most rust resistant metal. It must be a good few years old now and despite its aesthetic additions it may have exceeded its normal life span…? I wonder how often it is inspected?