Pair Of Gate Piers 30 Metres South Of East End Of Church

This pair of gate piers, located 30 meters south of the east end of the church, dates from the early 18th century. They are constructed of brick with stone dressings and feature tall square shapes. Each pier has a stone plinth base and a moulded stone plinth cap. At the top, there are stone corniced caps that are adorned with carved stone vases, which include swags, fruit, and flowers. The east and west faces of the piers have arched niches above the plinths, with stone strings at the impost level, stone keys, and stone shells in the arches, along with moulded stone panels above the niches. The north and south faces include brick pilasters for gate hinges, wall, or railings, which are capped by stone moulded cornices and scrolls. These gate piers were originally part of the former Manor House, built for the Earl of Craven by Sir Balthazar Gerbier and William Wynne, which was destroyed by fire in 1718.