
What is recorded here
Ashlar limestone gate piers and walls, c.1730, with modern steel gates. Comprising of pair of square ashlar limestone piers supporting pair of gates, flanked by pairs of ashlar limestone gate piers to pedestrian gates. Ashlar limestone curved walls, terminated by ashlar limestone piers.
Though Summerhill House has been demolished, the entrance and tree-lined avenue are reminders of the demesne. The curved wall and gate piers was clearly executed by skilled masons. The entrance acts as a focal point within the village of Summerhill and contributes to the architectural heritage of the area.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
Places near here
CrossCross, Wayside cross (present location) · 69 yd
water pumpwater pump · 159 yd
John Shawhouse · 272 yd
CastleCastle, tower house · 438 yd
Enclosure in Summerhill DemesneEnclosure · 660 yd
European ashEuropean ash · 773 yd
Kilgar GardensHeritage attraction · 3.5 mi
Larchil Arcadian GardensHeritage attraction · 4.1 mi
Old Bog Road made famous by Teresa Bryton 1868-1943Memorial · 4.3 mi
MullaghMountain / peak · 4.3 miOther information
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