Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
15/12/1995
Date of Amendment
15/12/1995
Name of Property
Front railed screen and gate piers at Gwernyfed High School
Location
Located in front of the approach elevation to Gwernyfed High School, formerly Gwernyfed Park, enclosing the forecourt between the outer end of the stable block and the C20 sports hall on the SW side.
History
1877-1880 by W.E.Nesfield.
Exterior
Railings set on a limestone dwarf wall taking up the slope of the ground, consisting of stanchions with curled finials, and intermediate dog-rails, with central limestone ashlar piers with plinth and moulded cornice carrying raised ball finials. The iron gates maintaining the same height, have tightly curled upper section, and central panel with scrolls.
Reason for designation
Included at Grade II as being integral part of the composition of the Grade II* Gwernyfed High School and Stable Block.
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