Monument record 1366/1/2 - Gate Pier at Whirley Hall, Over Alderley
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Summary
Grade II listed Gate Pier in front of Whirley Hall, a 17th century Mansion house. The Gate Pier gates from the late 17th century and is made of buff sandstone. It shows the arms of the Fitton family. In Victorian times there was another which had the arms of the Swettenham family.
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Full Description
Gate Pier in front of Whirley Hall, Whirley Lane. Gate Pier, late 17th century. Ashlar buff sandstone. Moulded plinth supports a square body with two recessed panels on each face. The upper panel to the front has the arms of the Fitton family. Projecting, moulded capstone has a mushroom finial. In Victorian times there were still a pair, the missing one with the arms of the Swettenham family (1).
<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /8/177 (Report). SCH1934.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH1934 Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /8/177.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 876 745 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87SE |
| Civil Parish | OVER ALDERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BIRTLES, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 31 2002 10:32AM