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Latitude: 51.3865 / 51°23'11"N
Longitude: -2.3483 / 2°20'53"W
OS Eastings: 375858
OS Northings: 165334
OS Grid: ST758653
Mapcode National: GBR 0QJ.13C
Mapcode Global: VH96M.7DXY
Plus Code: 9C3V9MP2+JM
Entry Name: Wall, Railings and Gate to the West of the Kennet and Avon Canal
Listing Date: 15 October 2010
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1395292
English Heritage Legacy ID: 510703
ID on this website: 101395292
Location: Sydney Gardens, Bathwick, Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, BA2
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Bath
Traditional County: Somerset
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Somerset
Tagged with: Wall Guard rail
SYDNEY GARDENS
656-1/32/1649 (West side)
Wall, railings and gate to the west
of the Kennet and Avon Canal
GV II
Wall, railings and gate. c1800, but with subsequent restorations.
MATERIALS: Limestone ashlar wall, cast iron railings and gate.
EXTERIOR: Plain coped retaining wall approx 2m high and 30m long between two footbridges (qv) sweeps down in quadrants at centre to each side of elaborate pedestrian gate of geometric design with ovals to horizontal central panel and diagonal bars to three panels to top and base. To each side quadrant-shaped spaces have matching cast iron panels. Horizontal upper rails curve up at sides and panels have cast iron ball finials. Approx 3m to east, across footpath along verge of Kennet and Avon Canal, three similar panels of railing with swept supports to rear.
HISTORY: John Rennie laid out the course of the canal here in 1796 and construction was underway by 1799. When completed, this intrusion, through careful design insisted upon by the Proprietors of Sydney Gardens, added to the visual charms of Sydney Gardens.
SOURCES: Brenda Snaddon, 'The Last Promenade. Sydney Gardens, Bath' (2000), 19-20.
Listing NGR: ST7585865334
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