Description

NY 34 NW THURSBY Crofton

12/54 Gate arch and
flanking walls, to
11/4/67 south-east of
Crofton Hall

G.V. II

Gate arch and flanking-wall. Probably 1826 (same date as stable block) for the
Brisco family of Crofton Hall. Calciferous sandstone ashlar. Tall
gateway, with lower wall in serpentine shape. Fluted Ionic columns flanking
tall round-headed arch, moulded entablature and dentilled cornice. Wall of
rusticated ashlar. Arch was originally surmounted by a carved stag which is now
removed. Forms part of a group with the 2 lodges behind.

Listing NGR: NY3090749603

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26430366

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