Monument record 5072 - The Pillars 140m South East of the Garden Cottage at Adlington Hall
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Summary
A pair of gate piers erected mid C18 for Charles Legh, built of ashlar buff sandstone. The slightly tapering plain square body of each pier stands on a tall plinth with a moulded top. The capstones with well carved unicorn's heads now stand on the wall of stable courtyard (q.v.) where they were moved c1960. The piers must have been very grand and stood astride the main south approach leading to the new stable block. A moving of the turnpike road in 1801 left them isolated.
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A pair of gate piers erected mid C18 for Charles Legh, built of ashlar buff sandstone. The slightly tapering plain square body of each pier stands on a tall plinth with a moulded top. The capstones with well carved unicorn's heads now stand on the wall of stable courtyard (q.v.) where they were moved c1960. The piers must have been very grand and stood astride the main south approach leading to the new stable block. A moving of the turnpike road in 1801 left them isolated.
<1> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Digital Archive). SCH4666.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4666 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 9072 8013 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
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| Map sheet | SJ98SW |
| Civil Parish | ADLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
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Record last edited
Mar 22 2019 11:21AM