Survey Data
Reg No
13901711
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1850 - 1870
Coordinates
301573, 290610
Date Recorded
04/08/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Brick entrance gateway, built c. 1860, to Richardstown Castle. Square-profile brick gate piers to central opening, granite plinth, yellow brick quoin motif to angles, limestone caps with round-headed decorative motif surmounted by cast-iron lamp standards, linked via screen of cast-iron railings on red brick wall with granite plinth, limestone coping, outer squared brick piers, granite plinth, limestone caps with round-headed decorative motif. Random rubble stone quadrant walls to north and south terminating in square-profile crenellated rubble masonry piers. Decorative timber and cast-iron double gates to opening, cut limestone stops to south. Gateway forms main entrance to Richardstown Castle (to south) and fronts onto narrow rural road to north.
Appraisal
This handsome gateway forms an imposing entrance to Richardstown Castle and is an integral part of the architectural heritage of the site. The balanced composition, elaborate detailing and eye-catching combination of building materials make it a landmark feature of the roadside and add to its architectural and technical interest.