Gatepiers, Gates, Railings And Garden Walls Approximately 10 Metres West Of Mountbatten House

The gatepiers, gates, railings, and garden walls located approximately 10 meters west of Mountbatten House date from the late 17th century. The gates and overthrow may have been designed by Nicholas Parris. The gatepiers are made of ashlar stone, featuring three fielded panels, boldly projecting cornices, and finials shaped like baskets of flowers. The wrought iron gates, which include some scrollwork, are accompanied by an elaborate scrollwork overthrow that has a central cartouche displaying the monogram T.C. The railings also feature scrolls at the junctions with the piers and garden walls. A brick plinth supports the structure, while the garden walls are constructed of red English bond brick topped with stone coping. The monogram likely represents the initials of Charles Knottesford, who died in 1697, and his wife Theresa. Together, the gates, railings, and walls enclose the forecourt in front of Mountbatten House, which includes a centrally-placed garden urn.