Balustrades, Gateway And Bridge On Terrace To South East Of Risley Hall

The balustrade, gateway, and bridge located on the terrace to the southeast of Risley Hall date from the early 17th century and have undergone minor repairs. The long balustrade features thick, shaped splat balusters and plain piers with ovolo moulded edges, complemented by half balusters on either side. The copings are chamfered with an ovolo moulded lower edge. Each pier is topped with a pedestal that has a chamfered base and top, supporting various finials, including steeple finials, a fruit bowl finial, and other moulded finials. At the western end, there is a stepped bridge over the stream that supports a gateway. This gateway includes a central moulded four-centred arched doorcase with an early 20th-century iron gate, flanked by semi-circular headed niches with roll moulded arches, shield keystones, and moulded capitals. Above the doorcase is a continuous dripmould that steps up, leading to a crowstepped gable adorned with elaborately moulded copings and steeple finials at the center and edges. The north front of the gate mirrors this design, featuring high crowstepped walls on either side and a flight of steps in between.