Description

NY 7708 KIRKBY STEPHEN MARKET SQUARE
(North Side)

9/18 The Cloisters,
6.2.68 including railings
and gates

G.V. II

Portico entrance to churchyard, dated 1810. George Gibson architect and William
Richardson mason. Graduated slate roof. 8 unfluted Roman Doric columns on
plinth blocks, with antae to either end, carry a pedimented entablature; the
central 4 columns stand forward of the rest and the triangular pediment which
they support has a dated inscription. The stone bellcote to the apex has a
cornice with scrolled supports to the ball and cross finial. Stone bench to
rear wall with market charter board above. Contemporary cast/wrought-iron
railings and gate to west side survive. The pointed standards are set
diagonally; the finials and gate-posts have capped inverted bells with lobed
bases. The tops of the gate's end-posts are scrolled. The double gate to the
church on the north side survives, with fleurs-de-lis standards to top and lock
rails; Vitruvian scroll frieze to the top rises towards the centre-post which
has a spearhead finial with small scrolled fronds. The tops of the gates end-
posts are scrolled.

Listing NGR: NY7751008753

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26438125

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