Wall, Balustrade, Steps, Gate And Railings At South East Corner Of Apethorpe Palace

The structure consists of a wall, balustrade, steps, gate, and railings located at the southeast corner of Apethorpe Palace, built around 1905 by Sir Reginald Blomfield for Lord Brassey. The retaining wall is made of coursed rubblestone and is topped with a stone coping featuring ball finials. Above this, there is a balustrade with double-ended balusters and piers, which leads to a short flight of steps. At the top of the steps, there are iron railings with short intermediates that have spear-heads, along with openwork piers and a central gate. The northern end of the structure connects to the southeast corner of the palace. This feature is part of a significant group that includes the palace and other surrounding elements. The gardens at Apethorpe are listed in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens at Grade II.