Survey Data
Reg No
60230078
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1800 - 1837
Coordinates
321203, 226997
Date Recorded
12/04/2016
Date Updated
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Description
Gateway, extant 1837, on a symmetrical plan comprising pair of cut-granite cylindrical piers having cornices below fluted domed capping supporting spear head-detailed cast-iron double gates with rendered chamfered outer piers having cut-granite shallow pyramidal capping supporting spear head-detailed cast-iron railings. Road fronted at entrance to grounds of Abilene.
Appraisal
A gateway forming part of a self-contained group alongside an adjacent gate lodge (see 60230077) with the resulting ensemble making a pleasing visual statement in Newtownpark Avenue.