Designed for Civic Branding and Customisation
Unlike a standard bollard cap, the Castlefield finial is purpose-designed to accept cast elements within the inner ring. This allows the finial to become part of the wider place-making strategy, supporting consistent branding across the street scene.
The inner ring can be used to incorporate:
• Cast town crests and emblems
• Local authority logos
• Project-specific lettering or dates
• Heritage motifs for conservation settings
This makes the Castlefield a highly effective option where the bollard top is required to do more than simply finish the post.
Durable Cast Aluminium Construction
Manufactured in cast aluminium, the Castlefield finial offers an excellent balance of strength, corrosion resistance and long-term appearance in exposed outdoor environments. Aluminium is widely specified in public realm furniture due to its suitability for year-round external use and its reduced susceptibility to rust compared with ferrous metals.
Key material advantages include:
• Good resistance to weathering and moisture
• Suitable for coastal and urban environments
• Strong, rigid form with crisp detailing
• Lighter than traditional cast iron components
Where a project requires the look and status of a heritage-style finial without the weight of a cast iron bollard finial, cast aluminium provides a practical and reliable alternative.
The Castlefield finial is commonly used in locations where the streetscape requires a more decorative, civic-led aesthetic and where bollards form a visible part of the public realm design.
Typical applications include:
• Town centres and civic squares
• Heritage high streets and conservation areas
• Public realm upgrades and regeneration schemes
• Visitor attractions and gateway locations
• Waterfronts and promenades
It is particularly effective where multiple bollards are installed as part of a coordinated scheme and the finial becomes a consistent visual feature throughout the site.
As a larger-format finial, the Castlefield is generally specified for permanent external installations where the bollard is expected to remain in service for many years. It is suitable for use in both new build public realm projects and refurbishment programmes where existing bollards are being upgraded.
When specifying, it is worth considering:
• The desired visual prominence of the finial within the streetscape
• Whether logos or lettering are required within the inner ring
• Coordination with other street furniture finishes and detailing
• Compatibility with the selected bollard body and fixing method
As with all decorative bollard tops, the Castlefield finial is most effective when specified as part of a complete and consistent streetscape palette.
For a unified public realm scheme, the Castlefield finial can be paired with other street furniture such as:
• Traditional and heritage-style bollards
• Cast-effect or metal litter bins
• Benches and seating with classic detailing
• Cycle stands and boundary features
This helps maintain consistency across the site and supports long-term asset management for local authorities and public realm contractors.
Product Summary
• Product: Castlefield finial
• Type: Circular bollard finial with inner ring
• Material: Cast aluminium
• Custom feature: Inner ring for cast logos and lettering
• Dimensions: 310mm wide x 420mm high
• Typical setting: Civic, heritage and public realm environments
The Castlefield finial provides a robust and visually distinctive bollard cap solution, with the added benefit of accommodating cast branding and lettering for bespoke streetscape schemes.
