Gateways Attached To North East And South East Corners Of Leigh House

The property comprises a pair of gateways attached to the north east and south east corners of Leigh House. The north east gateway is likely from the 18th century, while the south east gateway is a copy dating from 1921. Both gateways feature ham stone ashlar pillars, with Portland stone dressings to the north east piers. The north east piers are square, with a moulded plinth, rusticated joints, and cornice caps, including steps, necks, and ball finials. On the inner faces are attached Ionic columns of Portland stone. The south east gateway is similar in design, omitting a small band of dentilling in the cap moulding. The south east gates are wrought iron and highly decorated, bearing the initials ‘DFG’ and the date ‘1921’ in panels. Matching flanking railings are present on the side walls. Both gateways are linked to Leigh House with short lengths of rubble walling finished with thin ashlar copings, approximately 2.5 metres high and with upsweeps against the house, which contribute to the setting of the house.