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NORTON CONYERS, North Riding

Gate Piers                                                             SE 318 763              

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The gate piers to North Lawn are an early feature at Norton Conyers.

Norton Conyers Orangery                            SE 318 763  

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The 18th century orangery is in the centre of the walled garden.

Norton Conyers South Gate                        SE 321 757    

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Norton Conyers Wath Lodge                      SE 321 757    

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The mid 18th century entrance to Norton Conyers at Wath Lodge has two pedimented pedestrian gateways either side of wrought-iron gates. The triangular pediments have a coat of arms and the motto, 'Reason contents me'. There is a Chinoiserie element to the wooden pedestrian gates.

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