Gates, railings and piers forming Princes Gate

The gates, railings, and piers forming Princes Gate are located at the entrance to Waddesdon Manor in Waddesdon Village. They were created around 1880 to 1899 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. The design features wrought iron gates and railings that are richly gilded. The central double gates are adorned with scrolls and rosettes, topped with an elaborate scroll. The fixed railing panels include intricate scrolled designs, capped with a cornice and tall scrolls. There are also pedestrian gates that share similar detailing, featuring a curved top and scrolls. The square brick piers have stone plinths, bands, and cornices, each topped with a stone dog finial on a stone base.

Historically, these gates serve as the entrance to Waddesdon Manor, which was built between 1874 and 1883 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild by architect H.A. Destailleur. The village of Waddesdon was largely rebuilt by Ferdinand de Rothschild in the late 19th century.

During World War II, the gates were removed by the Ministry of Defence and stored away. They were reinstalled on the existing piers in 1995, with minor modifications made to accommodate modern access needs.

The gates have group value with the nearby Princes Lodge and Nos. 1 and 2 Silk Street. They are a significant feature of the estate associated with the Grade I listed Waddesdon Manor.