Piers And Statue Circa 3 And 23 Metres South Of Manor House

NZ 23 SE FERRYHILL FRONT STREET (South side)

6/26 (inset) Piers and statue 29/4/52 circa 3 and 23 metres south of Manor House GV II

3 pairs of piers, the first in front of the garden door of the house, the second at the outer ends of the first terrace; the third at the centre of a second terrace c.23 metres from the house. Late C17/early C18. First pair sandstone rubble with ashlar finials; second pair brick, mostly rendered, with ashlar dressings and finials; third pair painted render with ashlar dressings and painted statues. All piers square. First pair: truncated piers have moulded plinths; urn finials on swept coping have high, spiral-knobbed tops. Second pair c.1.5 metres high, with prominent cornices; ball finials on stepped coping and moulded bases. Third pair probably slightly shortened, now c.one metre high, with prominent cornices and statues on square coping. Each figure c.0.7 metre high; probably mythical; the left a Cupid, the right a boy carrying a gourd - possibly damaged lute - and leaning on vine; both damaged. Included for group value.

Listing NGR: NZ2894432842