Thursday 14 December 2023

The Prospect south gateway, Ross on Wye


The south gateway is the smaller of the two remaining gateways that date from the creation of The Prospect, a public park and viewpoint in Ross on Wye. It links the area with the extended churchyard of the parish church of St Mary. The year, 1700, is prominently placed between the capitals of the Corinthian pilasters. In the pediment is the coat of arms of the donor of The Prospect, John Kyrle. My photograph was taken as the sun was going down towards the end of a cold and frosty December day.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: iPhone