Building record 600/5/6 - South Lion Gates & Gatepiers to Garden
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Summary
Gates and gatepiers. Early C18, gates C19.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Gates and gatepiers. Early C18, gates C19. Ironstone ashlar. Gatepiers have moulded stone plinths, cornices, panelled sides and support demi-lions rampant with protruding tongues holding globes on staves with their two paws. These lions are versions of the Dryden family crest. The lions face each other. To the walls either side of piers, carved console brackets. C19 wrought iron gates with overthrow. (Canons Ashby gardens and park are included in the HBMC Register of Gardens at Grade II*).
{3} Undated photo;
<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 19/35 (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. 19/35.
- <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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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 57607 50531 (7m by 7m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANONS ASHBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 8 2024 10:05AM
