GATEWAY ADJOINING CAPELLA EXTRA - Barrow - List Entrance

  • Description

    "Gateway to abbey precinct. Post-Reformation, probably C16 using medieval material. Squared red sandstone. Gothic carriage arch spanning Abbey Approach coupled with pedestrian gate in wall that links to Capella Extra Portas (qv). The large arch is double-chamfered and has moulded hood with carved stops (weathered); ragged parapet wall. Pedestrian gate has chamfered and cavetto 3-order arch under hoodmould with stops. On the site of the original outer gate of the abbey precinct...."
  • Owner

    Historic England
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
  • License

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  • Further information

    Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1197907
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 2 years, 3 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown
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