Survey Data

Reg No

20506053


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural


Original Use

Gates/railings/walls


In Use As

Gates/railings/walls


Date

1840 - 1860


Coordinates

168225, 72361


Date Recorded

03/07/1995


Date Updated

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Description

Random rubble sandstone retaining wall, c. 1850, 150m long having pair of limestone piers, c. 1850; limestone steps to west end of wall having decorative cast iron handrail leading to Charlemont Terrace.

Appraisal

A massive retaining wall using local sandstone which dominates the character of this portion of Wellington Road. The steps lead up to the long front south facing gardens of Charlemont Terrace.