Walls, Gates, Piers And Railings Attached To The Chantry

The walls, gates, piers, and railings attached to The Chantry in Ilminster date from the 19th century. They are located opposite the front door of The Chantry. The tall piers are made of Ham Hill stone and feature wide moulded cornices, stepped and swept caps, and tall pyramidal finials with moulded bases and recessed panels on each side. To the north-east corner of The Chantry, a Ham Hill stone plinth curves forward to enclose the front garden and connects to a high wall on the left. The railings rise to the sides, each topped with a flat acorn-shaped finial, while the main supports also feature acorn finials. The gate has pointed-arch struts and a dipped curve at the top, resembling the railings. A high rough ashlar limestone wall encloses the L-shaped garden on the left and south sides, with rough ashlar and brick forming the rear wall to the west. The railings are similar to those that enclose the forecourt to the south of Cross House, Court Barton.