History

Double wrought-iron gates and flanking pedestrian gates with 4 cast-iron gatepiers, made by Coalbrookdale Foundry, erected 1900. Gates restored 2001.

Exterior

Ornate set of gatepiers and gates at main entry to Carmarthen Park. Two tall cast-iron panelled piers with fielded panels, moulded plinths and cornices and urns on pedestals above. Two similar but shorter outer piers. Double high main gates with much ornate scrollwork and scrolled cresting with flowers. Single simpler pedestrian gates. Gatepiers are marked Coalbrookdale. Plaque on main gate 'These gates were erected by T.J. Harries, Oxford St London AD 1900' and another plaque recording 2001 restoration for Carmarthen Town Council.

Reasons for Listing

Included as a fine example of cast and wrought iron work with unusually elaborate cast-iron gatepiers. Part of a reletively complete urban park of C1900.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29504933

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)
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  Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Hampshire: Winchester and the North (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living