Italian Garden Structures including Statue of Ceres, Curb Stones, Entrance Piers, Gatepiers and Gates

The Italian garden forms a square divided into quadrants by gravel paths. Within each quadrant ovolo moulded stone curbs define a geometric pattern of beds arranged around a circular bed at the centre. There are three entrances to the garden aligned on the paths: from the conservatory to the east, and from the gardens to the west and south. To the west is a highly decorative wrought iron gate hung on two square section stone gate piers, on which are set vases on a square base. To the south the entrance is flanked by similar vases on a square base set on a stone plinth, the faces of which contain carved panels.

At the north end of the path opposite this entrance stands a statue of Ceres, representing the earth's abundance. The figure is naked except for drapery over her right shoulder; in her right hand she holds a bunch of flowers, and her left rests on a Cornucopia overflowing with fruit and flowers. Her weight is carried on her left leg, her right leg slightly bent so that her body sways slightly to the left. The statue stands on a stone pedestal with a moulded base, ornamented to the front and sides with a low relief decoration of scales surrounded by a strap and scroll motif. This stands on a base of two square sections.