Wall and Gatepiers (known as Temple Doors) to Piercefield Park at The Wyndcliff, St. Arvans, Monmouthshire

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.6678 / 51°40'4"N

Longitude: -2.692 / 2°41'31"W

OS Eastings: 352236

OS Northings: 196787

OS Grid: ST522967

Mapcode National: GBR JL.63K6

Mapcode Global: VH87M.9B6S

Plus Code: 9C3VM895+45

Entry Name: Wall and Gatepiers (known as Temple Doors) to Piercefield Park at The Wyndcliff

Listing Date: 14 February 2001

Last Amended: 14 February 2001

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 24768

Building Class: Domestic

ID on this website: 300024768

Location: At the north end of Piercefield Park giving access to the A466 and the walks on the Wyndcliff.

County: Monmouthshire

Town: Chepstow

Community: St. Arvans

Locality: Piercefield Park

Traditional County: Monmouthshire

Tagged with: Pier

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History

Northern boundary wall of Piercefield Park built probably in 1828 when the Wye Valley turnpike was being constructed. This road cut off the Wyndcliff from the rest of the park and necessitated a new exit for the picturesque walk which ran along the crest of the cliffs from the house to the Eagles' Nest (qv) at the summit of the Wyndcliff. For further history of the estate see Piercefield House.

Exterior

Wall about 2.5m in height constructed of squared sandstone rubble. It runs for about 150m along the A466 and includes two large square gatepiers about 3m in height which have flat stone copings.

Reasons for Listing

Included as an early C19 park entrance which is a significant component of the nationally important historic landscape of Piercefield Park

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Other nearby listed buildings

II St. Arvans Court
In the centre of St. Arvans village on the east side of Devauden Road opposite to the junction with Grange Road.
II Turnpike Cottage
Located at the junction of the A466 and the Devauden Road.
II Village Fountain
Prominently sited on the west side of the road junction between the main A466, Devauden Road and Fordwich Close. Set into the tarmac with a circular stone border.
II Milestone set in the Boundary Wall of Chepstow Racecourse (Piercefield Park)
On the east side of the A466 about 150m south of St Arvans Lodge.
II* Garage Cottages at Wyndcliffe Court
About 50m east of Wyndcliffe Court on the north side of the entrance drive.
II* Garage Cottages at Wyndcliffe Court
About 50m east of Wyndcliffe Court on the north side of the entrance drive.
II Church of St Arvan
In the centre of St. Arvans village approached from the Devauden road by both Church Lane and Grange Road.
II* Wyndcliffe Court
On the west side of Penterry Lane about 400m north of the junction with Devauden Road.

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Wall and Gatepiers (known as Temple Doors) to Piercefield Park at The Wyndcliff

A Grade II Listed Building in St. Arvans, Monmouthshire