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Listed building outline: Gate Piers And Gates To Torre Abbey 390821

Gate Piers And Gates To Torre Abbey 390821

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entry-date: 1994-05-02
listed-building: 1280011
name: Gate Piers And Gates To Torre Abbey
notes: Gate piers and gates to the grounds of Torre Abbey. c1900, probably contemporary with the 3 estate cottages built around this entrance. Rock-faced granite ashlar with freestone cornices; cast- and wrought-iron gates. PLAN: Main gateway for vehicles with pair of tall gates, outer pedestrian gates, the piers slightly set forward and the gates curved. EXTERIOR: Piers square on section with chamfered plinths, projecting bolection-moulded cornices and pyramidal caps. The piers flanking the main gateway are topped by realistic statues of swans; the outer piers with ball finials. Pair of handsome nowy-headed main gates with scrolled cresting, incorporating shields with the Cary Arms. The pedestrian gates are in a matching style but are curved. Listing NGR: SX9066063877
reference: 390821
start-date: 1994-05-02
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