Description

Early 20th century; 2 groups of wrought-iron entrance gates and railings of varying design.

N (MAIN) ENTRANCE: group of wrought-iron railings and central gates with open access flanking gates; gates and railings painted green; cresting painted white. Wrought-iron gate piers: open square column with central railing with spear finial; crowning crest. Pair central gates; 12 railings to each; additional 13 railings to lower half with fleur-de-lys finials; heraldic shield with Burgh coat-of-arms to upper half of each gate; fanciful cresting surmounting. Railings: small piers identical to gate piers; railings with fleur-de-lys finials curve away from main gates.

S ENTRANCE: group of 7 waist height, wrought-iron railed sections and continuous railing all painted black with fleur-de-lys finials. Gatepiers: square shafts; cushion caps; ball finials. Gates: end hinged gates; concave sections for bicycle access, with small piers mirroring larger gatepiers; 2 straight sections with another central one set back for pedestrian access.

Statement of Interest

B Group with Cholera Monument, Dr Marshall Memorial, Old Men's Hut and Park Keeper's House. Wards Park and Barbadoes Green were the names of the original parks on this site. In 1749, the Town Council gave the land to the Earl of Glencairn but a clause was included in the transaction that gave "full liberty and privilege to the inhabitants of Kilmarnock at all times to walk and to bleach on the piece of ground on the waterside of Kilmarnock". In the late 19th century, Dowager Lady Howard de Walden supported the proposal to improve Barbadoes Green and consequently the park was renamed Howard Park.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata IDs Q77777684 Q77777689

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  Churches: An Architectural Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living
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  Cork: City and County (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)
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  Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas