Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
22689
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
29/11/1999
Date of Amendment
29/11/1999
Name of Property
Forecourt Gates and Gatepiers at Llanrhaeadr Hall
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Denbighshire
Community
Llanrhaeadr-Yng-Nghinmeirch
Town
Locality
Llanrhaeadr
Easting
308499
Northing
363430
Street Side
E
Location
At the entrance to the metalled forecourt, at the end of a tree-lined drive.
Description
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Period
History
Gates and gatepiers erected as part of Thomas Penson the younger's remodelling of Llanrhaeadr Hall, 1841-2.
Exterior
Pair of Jacobethan forecourt gatepiers with contemporary wrought iron gates. The gatepiers are constructed of carved and dressed limestone blocks and stand to a height of approximately 3m. Each pier has a plain chamfered base, with fielded and faceted panels to the front and rear faces and narrow projecting side sections having volutes to the top; moulded cornices with geometric finials on turned plinths. The gates are arched and have plain vertical railings with scrolled, decorative cresting.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for its special interest as a pair of forecourt gates and gatepiers relating to Thomas Penson's 1841-2 remodelling of Llanrhaeadr Hall.
Group value with other listed items at Llanrhaeadr Hall.
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