Survey Data
Reg No
16400504
Rating
National
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1735 - 1755
Coordinates
296168, 211222
Date Recorded
07/08/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Classical style gate screen at the main (eastern) entrance to Russborough House demesne, built c.1745 to designs by Richard Castle. The screen is constructed in dressed granite, with the main carriage gateway in the form of a triumphal arch with flanking pedestrian gates, all topped with pediments. The main gateway consists of a semi-circular headed arch with V-jointed quoins and voussoirs, a raised band at arch springing level, and lion finials to the pediment. The pedestrian gateways are flat arch-headed with V-jointed quoins and raised keystones. The gates themselves are fashioned in wrought-iron and of relatively plain design. The main gates sit within a recess when fully opened. The gate screen is flanked by tall rendered quadrant walls and is situated by a roadside.
Appraisal
Well preserved Classical style gate screen to one of the countries finest Palladian mansions.