Building record 1266/0/10 - Gates & Gatepiers, Canons Ashby Park
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Summary
Gates and gatepiers. Early C18.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Gates and gatepiers. Early C18. Dressed ironstone. Gatepiers have moulded stone plinths and cornices, plain sides and support stone suits of armour on square bases with panelled sides upheld by splayed feet. C19 iron double-leaf gates with spear finials. These gates formerly gave access to the short formal drive which led through the park into the Green Court and to the entrance of Canons Ashby house (q.v.). (Canons Ashby gardens and park are included in the H.B.M.C. Register of Gardens at Grade II*.)
{3} Undated photo;
<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 19/37 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.
<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F05 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN44900.
<3> Photographs of buildings in Canons Ashby (Photographs). SNN111842.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN102353 Digital archive: Clews Architects. 1980s. Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire. h:heritage\smr\historic buildings database. historic.mdb. Clews Architects. 19/37 (checked).
- <2> SNN44900 Catalogue: List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Daventry District. Dept. of Environment. F05 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN111842 Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Canons Ashby.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 57669 50717 (6m by 5m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANONS ASHBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area: Canons Ashby conservation area
- Listed Building (II) 19/37: Gates and gatepiers to park
- Registered Park or Garden (II*) 1000488: Canons Ashby
- Scheduled Monument 1015534: Canons Ashby: the remains of a medieval monastery, castle, settlement and fields, post-medieval houses, gardens and park, and a series of five dams
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 8 2024 1:10PM
