North Entrance Gate And Railing, Howard Park, Howard Park Drive, Kilmarnock

Early 20th century; 2 groups of wrought-iron entrance gates and railings of varying design.

N (MAIN) ENTRANCE: group of wrought-iron railings and central gates with open access flanking gates; gates and railings painted green; cresting painted white. Wrought-iron gate piers: open square column with central railing with spear finial; crowning crest. Pair central gates; 12 railings to each; additional 13 railings to lower half with fleur-de-lys finials; heraldic shield with Burgh coat-of-arms to upper half of each gate; fanciful cresting surmounting. Railings: small piers identical to gate piers; railings with fleur-de-lys finials curve away from main gates.

S ENTRANCE: group of 7 waist height, wrought-iron railed sections and continuous railing all painted black with fleur-de-lys finials. Gatepiers: square shafts; cushion caps; ball finials. Gates: end hinged gates; concave sections for bicycle access, with small piers mirroring larger gatepiers; 2 straight sections with another central one set back for pedestrian access.