Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
03/06/1996
Date of Amendment
03/06/1996
Name of Property
Gatepiers and attached Walls flanking main drive entrance to Roft Castle House
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Location
Situated on the S side of Springfield Lane.
History
Probably built at the time of the construction of Roft Castle house, 1836-7 which was built by John Boydell, steward of the Trevalyn estate, for himself.
Exterior
Coursed and squared rubble, ashlar. Picturesque crenellated walls start with squared piers and then curve inwards towards the house and terminate with circular piers with low domed caps. Gates missing.
Reason for designation
Included for group value with Roft Castle House and associated listed items.
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