Survey Data
Reg No
30410708
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1760 - 1800
Coordinates
177531, 214013
Date Recorded
06/11/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Entrance gates to Rathmore House, erected c.1780, comprising double-leaf decorative cast-iron vehicular gate flanked by cut and tooled limestone square-plan piers with plinths, imposts, cornice and spyramidal caps, in turn flanked by matching pedestrian gates and piers, with partly rendered rubble quadrant walls having matching terminating piers. Spherical tooled limestone wheel guards. Refurbished former gate lodge to east.
Appraisal
The cut and tooled limestone piers in this impressive gateway show evidence of skilled stonemasonry. The broad sweeping flanking walls make a notable feature on the roadscape. Traditionally, entrances to country houses showcase artistic and architectural skills, to provide an appropriate precursor to the house itself.