Monument record MLI93275 - Gates and Piers to Well Vale Park

Summary

Gates and gate piers dating from about 1730. Moved from their original location, but still extant.

Type and Period (2)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1730 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1730 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Gate and gate piers dating from about 1730. Two ashlar gate piers in the form of obelisks with fluted circular bases with lions heads. The piers are topped with pineapple knops, and have human head masks with dependant foliage and moulded shells on the sides. The gate piers formerly stood on the forecourt and may originally have formed part of a garden terrace. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1} The gate piers formerly stood in the forecourt to Well Hall and were moved in the late 20th century to near to the kitchen garden entrance. They were again moved in around 2004 to their present location. {2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 4/47.
  •  Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1168924.

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Location

Grid reference TF 44900 73797 (point) Surveyed
Civil Parish WELL, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Apr 17 2023 10:56AM

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