Archway On Street At The Entrance To Park House (Park House Not Included)

The archway at the entrance to Park House, not including the house itself, is a significant structure dating from the late 12th century, 13th century, and 17th century, which was reconstructed in the mid-19th century. It is built from limestone ashlar and dressed stone. The archway features a triangular pediment above an elliptical carriage arch, which has a moulded architrave and a keystone carved in the shape of a shield. Flanking the arch are pilasters with distinctive rounded rustication and bolection moulding above. The pediment includes a weathered cartouche. The jambs and the inner side of the archway contain numerous fragments, such as capitals, arch mouldings, bases, and interlace, from late 12th century and 13th century masonry originally from Keynsham Abbey. These stone fragments were taken from a house built by the Bridges family on the site of the medieval abbey, which was demolished in 1776, and they are of great significance as evidence of the Abbey's design.