Raised Pavement, Revetment Wall, Steps And Railings

The raised pavement, revetment wall, steps, and railings fronting the Vineyards were built in the late 18th century and later embellished in the mid-19th century. The revetment wall is made of rough limestone ashlar, while the paving consists of Pennant stone, and the railings are wrought iron. The spear-headed railings, which have cast iron balls below the lower rail, extend approximately 550 meters from south to north. At the center, the wall reaches its highest point of about 3 meters, with two flights of steps rising from each side of the platform, which is set back from the street. The more decorative sections of the railings date from the mid-19th century. The low wall facing the road features numerous openings for doors and windows that lead into or provide light for the storage spaces beneath the broad footway above. This unique feature utilizes the sloping site and is part of the terracing on which The Vineyard stands.