Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
03/12/1996
Date of Amendment
03/12/1996
Name of Property
Gatepiers and gates to the forecourt at Erddig
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Location
Situated on the drive forming the entrance to the forecourt on the W front at Erddig, c0.1km S of the house.
History
The gatepiers are of late C18 character and were probably placed on the drive at the time of the remodelling of the W front of the house.
Exterior
Pair of Neoclassical square section sandstone piers. Each has a moulded plinth and on the faces facing the drive a panel which contains a carving of a cornucopia and ribbon drop. There is a ribbed frieze and a moulded cap with an inset panel with a festoon and a flat top. Attached are railings and gates of simple design with spearhead finials.
Reason for designation
Listed as a good example of later C18 gatepiers with fine carved detail.
Group value with the Coachman's House
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