Survey Data
Reg No
12401919
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1790 - 1810
Coordinates
248225, 154394
Date Recorded
01/01/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Gateway, c.1800, comprising pair of rusticated limestone ashlar piers with cut-limestone capping having finials, unpainted roughcast curved flanking walls having cut-limestone coping supporting iron railings with Fleur-de-Lys finials, and limestone ashlar terminating piers having cut-limestone capping. Set back from road in grounds shared with Castle Blunden.
Appraisal
Making a pleasing visual statement in a rural setting an elegantly-appointed Classically-detailed gateway displays expert stone masonry together with attractive iron work enhancing the design aspirations of the composition.