Survey Data
Reg No
13902411
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Demesne walls/gates/railings
In Use As
Demesne walls/gates/railings
Date
1800 - 1820
Coordinates
303789, 276113
Date Recorded
19/07/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Gateway, built c. 1810, comprising pair of square limestone ashlar piers with recessed panels, string course, cut stone capping and wrought-iron double gates with cast-iron spearhead finials; flanked by ashlar plinth with wrought- and cast-iron railings, pedestrian gates to north and south. Forms entrance to Townley Hall, gate lodge to west.
Appraisal
This attractive gateway forms an impressive entrance to Townley Hall with its elegantly-profiled piers displaying well-executed stone masonry. The gate lodge to the west completes this important demesne group.