Survey Data
Reg No
30411425
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Original Use
Demesne walls/gates/railings
Date
1740 - 1780
Coordinates
146124, 210387
Date Recorded
13/04/2011
Date Updated
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Description
Gate piers, carved c.1760, and moved to Laban from Cregaclare. Rendered lower walling and flanking walls. Top of each pier is of decoratively carved limestone comprising string course with Greek key and fluted detail, frieze having garland to front and fluting to sides, moulded cornices and ball finial with Greek key detail.
Appraisal
These pier tops are of very decoratively carved limestone displaying a host of Classical detailing. Clearly from the gates of a country house, namely nearby Cregaclare, their removal to Laban has nevertheless given them prominence in a public setting.