The Well And Railings

The Well and railings are a monument built in 1840 for Sir Tatton Sykes, 4th Baronet, in memory of his father, Sir Christopher Sykes, 2nd Baronet. Constructed from sandstone ashlar with a lead roof, the monument takes the form of a circular temple. It features a square plinth and an octagonal base, supported by eight Greek Doric columns that hold up a frieze and cornice, topped with a domed roof, a ball finial, and a weather-vane shaped like a fox. The central area has a glazed cover. An inscription on the frieze commemorates Sir Christopher Sykes, highlighting his contributions to transforming a once barren area of the Yorkshire Wolds into a productive and well-cultivated district within thirty years. The railings on the sides and rear consist of lances with ornamental standards between each of the 17 rails, and an upper row of bars, extending approximately 16 meters on either side and around the rear.