I had always considered these to be the bases of gas lamps, but this document from 2007 says its an old stench pipe from the drains.
Victorian Stench Pipe

I had always considered these to be the bases of gas lamps, but this document from 2007 says its an old stench pipe from the drains.
This stench pipe on Kirkleatham Street disappeared a few months ago
Thats surprising considering its the one the council mentioned in an old conservation area document. Can’t see what trouble it was causing anyone.