MDE21303 - Post-medieval gate piers, Glenthorne (Building)

Pair of gate piers. Circa 1832. Uncoursed stone rubble with ashlar upper parts Pair of square piers flanking the drive to Glenthorne. Each pier has rough- chamfered offset at base, moulded string course and moulded cap with large carved boar's head finial. [1] Pair in good condition. The gatepier to the northeast has been invaded by ivy. [2] The gate piers were visited in April 2012 as part of the rapid condition survey of Exmoor's Listed Buildings 2012-13. They received a BAR score of 5A. [3] A photograph of the gate piers taken in 1999 is held by the Historic England Archive. [4] The gate piers were assessed as part of the 2018-19 rapid condition survey of Exmoor’s Listed Buildings, receiving a BAR score of 5A. [5]