Gatepiers And Adjoining Walls, To Stanton Court

The gate piers and adjoining walls to Stanton Court, likely built in the 18th century, feature gates from the 20th century made for Sir P.S. Stott. Constructed from well-squared coursed ashlar stone and wrought iron, the square gate piers are flanked by straight walls that curve to the left towards the road. On the right, a plain wall extends from a cottage for about 4 meters and stands approximately 1.8 meters high, topped with a simple, unprojecting cap. Each square pier has a plinth at ground level and a semi-circular niche with a raised moulded edge that returns as a base, along with a plain impost block inside the recess. The moulded cap features a rounded step that sweeps up to a ball finial. The original gates are attached with hook hinges on the front, and there is a rib behind with a quadrant block at the foot. The pair of gates showcases repeated decorative features in the frame, with a central design above the top rail. The left pier mirrors the right, and the wall runs straight for about 4 meters before curving to the road, ending in a slightly projecting buttress. There is an additional approximate 5 meters of wall leading up to the War Memorial.