Summary
Walls and gate piers with gates. C18th and later.
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Monument Types
- GARDEN WALL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- GATE (Late 20th C - 1982 AD to 1982 AD)
- GATE PIER (Late 17th C to Late 18th C - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
Description
Walls and gate piers with gates. C18th and later. Walls of sarsen, with limestone piers and iron gates, forming rectangular enclosure paved with sarsen setts immediately E of former stables, now museum. Wall curves round to E and adjoins dovecote. N gates to yard rusticated, with cornice and urn finials. Second pair of gate piers on E side of yard, with concrete cornice and ball finials in acanthus cups. Wrought iron gates of c1982 with initials of Nevill-Glidden in overthrow. Dog rails with arrow terminals. Wall to dovecote approximately 1.2m high with limestone weathered copings.
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References
- SZT2675 - Unpublished document: D Treasure. 1991. Avebury Manor Vernacular Buildings Survey.
Other Statuses and References
- National Monuments Record Reference: 1162813
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