Survey Data
Reg No
12323024
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1815 - 1835
Coordinates
263511, 137696
Date Recorded
06/07/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Gateway, c.1825, comprising pair of granite ashlar panelled piers with carved (moulded) cornices, cut-granite capping, iron double gates having cast-iron finials, and section of iron flanking railings to east on granite ashlar plinth having cast-iron finials. Road fronted at entrance to grounds of Woodstock House.
Appraisal
An appealing gateway displaying high quality stone masonry in notoriously durable locally-sourced granite while incorporating attractive iron work enhancing the artistic design aspirations of the composition.