Listed Building: Gates, gatepiers and balustrading to forecourt of Castle Ashby (13/18)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1041600 |
| Date assigned | 06 September 1988 |
| Date last amended |
Description
Gates, gatepiers and balustrading. Dated 1865 to designs by Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt for 3rd Marquis of Northampton. Limestone, terracotta and wrought-iron. Lavish gates and gatepiers either end of low retaining wall of forecourt. Gatepiers are of terracotta in early Renaissance style topped by cherubs holding cartouches of arms with marquis coronet above. Flanked by lower pedestrian gates. Ornamental wrought-iron gates and scrolled railings either side. Low stone parapet wall has terracotta coping and urns to piers.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8621 5913 (64m by 26m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE ASHBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1041600 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Aug 13 2021 10:58AM
