Rear Entry to Merewoth Castle, Kent. UK
Posted by: 
dave-harris
N 51° 14.702 E 000° 23.393
31U E 317828 N 5680310
The 'Forgotten gate' to Mereworth Castle
Waymark Code: WMJJ6F
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/23/2013
Views: 4
This free standing arch was once the rear entry to Mereworth Castle which is a grade I listed Palladian country house in Mereworth. Built in the 1720s as an almost exact copy of Palladio's Villa Rotunda. It was designed in 1723 by Colen Campbell who had been commissioned by John Fane, 7th Earl of Westmorland. The interior features plasterwork by Francesco Bagutti and fresco painting by Francesco Sleter.
No longer used, this arch is in private lands but can be seen less than 30m from the road. Off road parking for 3 or 4 cars can be found at the above co-ords.
Type: Gateway
Subtype: Municipal/Regional Entrance
Location: Close to East peckham and Mereworth in Kent
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