Listed Building: Retaining walls and gateway extending approx 120m east of Kirby Hall (1372560)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1372560 |
| Date assigned | 17 April 1972 |
| Date last amended | 06 March 1987 |
Description
Retaining wall and blank gateway. Late C17 for Sir Christopher Hatton IV. Brick wall, parts renewed with ashlar coping. Blank gateway of limestone ashlar forms central feature. Blank arch with panelled back, rusticated pilasters and broken pediment over. Flanking niches. Initials CH in spandrels of central arch. Base of similar wall is attached at right angles to left. Forming retaining walls to C17 raised walk. Owned by the Winchelsea estate, in guardianship of HMBCE. Kirby Hall is scheduled s an ancient monument. (Kirby Hall garden is included in the HBMC County Register of Gardens at Grade II*).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9245 9269 (69m by 148m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRETTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1372560 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Jul 18 2022 11:41AM
