Building record 1168/1/2 - Pair of Gate Piers c.5 yards from the western door of the Church of Christ

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Summary

Pair of gatepiers to Christ Church, designed c.1790 by Thomas Stringer. Yellow sandstone ashlar pillars which are cross-shaped in section with vase tops.

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Pair of gatepiers c.1790 by Thomas Stringer. Yellow sandstone ashlar. Two monolithic piers of cross-shaped section with moulded bases and capitals with stepped tops supporting vase finials which have conical bases and swags and ribbons to their upper bodies (1).


<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 1987 6/5 (Report). SCH1934.

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  • <1> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. 1987 6/5.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 788 556 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ75NE
Civil Parish ALSAGER, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County ALSAGER, BARTHOLMLEY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Feb 4 2025 3:36PM