Survey Data
Reg No
15603010
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1905 - 1940
Coordinates
296998, 139982
Date Recorded
13/06/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Gateway, extant 1940, on a symmetrical plan comprising pair of granite ashlar piers on chamfered plinths having "Cyma Recta"- or "Cyma Reversa"-detailed cornices below capping supporting wrought iron double gates with rendered ruled and lined outer piers having cut-granite shallow pyramidal capping supporting wrought iron railings. Street fronted at entrance to grounds of Saint Aidan's Parochial House.
Appraisal
A gateway making a pleasing visual statement in Cathedral Street at the entrance on to the grounds of Saint Aidan's Parochial House.