
What is recorded here
Quadrant entrance gateway to Longueville House, erected c. 1780, having vehicular entrance gates, with pedestrian gate to north side, and gate lodge to north-west, inside gateway. Comprises S-curve limestone ashlar walls having moulded limestone plinths, cut limestone copings and decorative spearheaded cast-iron railings, terminating in square-plan limestone ashlar piers with moulded plinths and moulded caps surmounted by wrought-iron lanterns. Decorative cast-iron gates to entrances.
This elaborate entrance gateway introduces Longueville House a kilometre further west at the end of a long avenue. It exemplifies the crafts of the stone mason and the blacksmith, and incorporates many fine details. The adjacent gate lodge adds to the ensemble.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
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