S4? ^^^ FlftLO GATB. 



. quantity of limber, there being at four diftant points between 

 the head and the heel, two bars and a brace crotfing each other: 

 and I doubt not that it will be found proportionably more du- 

 rable ; it is, befides, very eafy to conftru6l, and requires lefs 

 labour than moft other common gates. Twenty-nine years ago 

 1 defigned plans for ornamenfal gates, with femi-oval and femi- 

 circular braces, and had them executed ; the plans were fent 

 to my friends m various diftant parts of this kingdom, as alfo 

 to Ireland ; and I have the pleafure to obferve, that they are 

 become almoft the only ornamental gate in many parts of 

 England. The plans of them I never publithed, although they 

 were prepared for engraving fifteen years ago; and I (hould 

 be as indifferent about my prefent defign, of a common field 

 gate, if I did not conceivfe that its publication would materially 

 benefit the public; the introduflion of this form being, ^ con- 

 ceive, of forae national importance, as timber has been lately 

 greatly enhanced in price, and is rapidly on the advance. 



This gate was deligned for the approach to a country refl- 

 dence; but for common purpofes, the wicket on one hand, 

 and the fliort length of rails on the other, may be omitted. 1 

 Hiall thank you, if you will have the goodnefs to lay mv plan 

 before your refpe^abie Society, of which I have, for many 

 jears, had the honour to be a member. And fliould this plan 

 be approved of, I may probably furnifli fome defigns for park 

 gates on an improved conflrudtion. 

 I am. Dear Sir, 



Your \cry humble Servant, 



CHARLES WAISTELL. 

 March 2Q, 1803. 



Mr. Charles Taylor. 



Jtefitence to the Engraving of Mr. WaiJlelVs Gate:, 

 Dimensions. — (Plate II. Fig, \.) 

 Dcfcription and The heel of the gate to be about S\ inches fquare. 



dlmenfions of r^^ ^^^^ ^^ j^^ ^ ^ ^l by 3 inches. 



the new con- * ■' 



ilru£ied field- The top rail or bar - - S| by J | inches. 



«»•«• The bottom bar - - 3| by ] | inches. 



The bar in the middle of the gate 3 by 1 1 inches. 



The other bj^fs, and tb« 4 braces 2f by 1| inches. 



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