Terrace Retaining Wall Adjoining Pitchford Hall To East

The terrace retaining wall adjoining Pitchford Hall to the east was built in the 1870s and 1880s, likely by George Devey, and may incorporate parts of an earlier wall. It is constructed from coursed red sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings and stone coping. The wall has an irregular curve and returns to connect with Pitchford Hall at the north end, measuring approximately 60 metres long and varying in height. At the south end, there is a short straight section featuring square ashlar end piers topped with globe finials, which visually concludes the flights of steps descending from the lawn south of the house. Additionally, a small culvert arch is located at the south end. The wall supports the west bank of the Row Brook, which flows close to the east of Pitchford Hall, contributing to a picturesque setting. It is likely a partial rebuilding of a wall in a similar location that appears on an estate map from 1714, which is kept in the house. The wall is included for its group value.