Building record 8044/1/13 - Gates, gatepiers and railings approx. 90m. W of Harrowden Hall

Gates, gatepiers and railings 28/05/54 approx

{1} Gates, gatepiers and railings 28/05/54 approx. 90m. W of Harrowden Hall (Formerly listed as Harrowden Hall (including garden walls, gatepiers and gates)). GV II* Gate, gatepiers and railings. Early C18, restored C19. 2 pairs of limestone ashlar panelled gatepiers each surmounted by winged lead figures. 2 pairs of wrought iron gates with intermediate wrought iron piers and overthrows. All decorated with scrolls and finials and incorporating the Wentworth coat of arms. The two gateways are linked by similar wrought-iron railings on a low wall, to form a forecourt screen to Harrowden Hall (q.v.). (The gardens and park are included in the HBMC County Register of Gardens at Grade II*).

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 14/148 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> 1986, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G05 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN100394.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Great Harrowden (Photographs). SNN112509.

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