Survey Data
Reg No
21901123
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Technical
Previous Name
Hollypark
Original Use
Demesne walls/gates/railings
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1820 - 1840
Coordinates
140372, 152134
Date Recorded
26/10/2008
Date Updated
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Description
Entrance gateway to Holly Park House, erected c. 1830, comprising two pairs of square-profile carved limestone piers with cut limestone plinths and caps having round-headed façades, with recessed panel and crest to each elevation. Piers flanking double-leaf cast-iron vehicular gate and single-leaf pedestrian gates. Foundry mark to pedestrian gate reads: 'Fielding / Greeks'. Cut limestone walls having dressed limestone coping flanking gateway.
Appraisal
This decorative gateway remains intact, preserving its original character and form and adding considerable artistic interest to the roadscape. Fine technical skill is evident in the stone and metal work.