Railings And Gate To Number 14 Churchill House

The railings and gate to Number 14 Churchill House in Nottingham date from around 1750 and are made of wrought and cast iron. The central feature is a segment-arched double gate flanked by openwork piers topped with masks, scrolls, and urn-shaped finials, although the left finial is missing. The spearhead railings on either side also have urn-shaped finials, some of which are missing. These railings are set on a brick retaining wall that has chamfered ashlar coping, which was rebuilt during the street widening in 1874.

Heathcoat Street was created by widening Beck Lane in 1874. Number 16, originally known as Morley House, dates from 1750 and was owned by Charles and Mrs. A Morley, who made their fortune in manufacturing Nottingham's brown salt-glazed earthenware. In 1854, George Gill acquired the house for the People's Hall, a temperance centre associated with his People's College. Number 14, known as Churchill House, was built in the late 18th century and is believed to have served as the service range for Morley House. The railings and gate originally stood in front of Morley House but were relocated to their current position when the street was widened.