Walls, Railings And Gates To South And East Of Church Of St Mary

The walls, railings, and gates located to the south and east of the Church of St Mary in Bilston date from around 1827 and 1866. The structure includes a wall extending approximately 39 meters and a low wall with railings extending about 21.5 meters to the east. To the south, there is a low wall and railings with two gates and a drinking fountain that extends approximately 47 meters. The materials used are ashlar for the walls, with cast-iron railings and wrought-iron gates. The south side features paired wrought-iron gates with scrolled panels and cast-iron gatepiers at each end. The drinking fountain, erected in 1866, is located toward the east end and includes a projecting basin and a round-headed niche with an inscription in memory of Joseph Percival. There is also a short return to the west. This structure is included for its group value.