Terrace Balustrades And Staircases At No. 172 Westfield House

The terrace balustrades and staircases at No. 172 Westfield House are mid-18th century features that have been altered in the 20th century. They are constructed from limestone ashlar. The retaining wall runs parallel to and approximately 20 meters northwest from the rear front of Westfield House and supports a fine balustrade with coping, arranged in a pattern of four, five, and three panels. This balustrade is complemented by square panelled piers that extend down as plain articulating piers to the lower panels.

In the center, there is a flight of twelve plain stone steps with ramped balustrades that are stopped and slightly flared out at the bottom, leading to similar square piers topped with large stone urns. Near the right end, there is an additional opening with steps and landings that lead to a late 20th-century house, which is not included in this listing, built adjacent to the retaining wall at a lower level. Although the layout on this side of the house appears to have been modified, the detailing of the balustrades suggests they date back to around 1740. These features are an important addition to the main house.