Monument record MLI98179 - Gate, Gate Piers and Tall Wall, Uffington House

Summary

Gate, gate piers and tall wall to Uffington House, on the north side of the park, opposite the church gateway.

Type and Period (3)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1700 AD? to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1840 AD? to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1700 AD? to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Gate, gate piers and tal flanking walls to Uffington House on the north side of the park opposite the church gateway. The gates, piers and flanking walls relate to the early hall on the site and date to about 1700, the piers are possibly by John Lumley. The gates are 19th century and have curlicued rails and panels with a scrolled overthrow containing the Bertie Arms surmounted by a wildman badge. The piers are surmounted by 19th century Blashfield terracotta urns. The tall walls, in red brick with dark burnt headers, have a high plinth and plain circular copings and are in Flemish bond. 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}

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 9/250.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 06174 07648 (79m by 15m) Surveyed
Civil Parish UFFINGTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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