Monument record MLI95304 - Gate piers, West gate Park, Syston
Summary
Gate piers, West gate Park, Syston
Type and Period (1)
- GATE PIER (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A pair of grade II listed gate piers, dating from the early 19th century. They are square cast iron openwork piers with straight sides surmounted by a cornice with freestanding paterae above. The sides are formed of circular patterns in the Greek Taste. Bearers for gate hinges remain, but the gates were removed during the Second World War. This was the principal entrance to the Thorold mansion house of Syston Park. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI9258 Index: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 5/122.
Map
Location
Grid reference | SK 93064 40658 (point) |
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Civil Parish | SYSTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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