Sir Richard Verdin - Garnstone Castle North Drive Gates - Calgary, Alberta - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

Donated by the Devonian Foundation this wrought iron screen, comprised of carriage way and pedestrian gates, was fabricated in Enlgand (c.1830). They were originally situated as the entrance gates for the North Drive of Garnstone Castle, the former seat of Sir Richard Verdin.

Part of the history of the castle may be documented at: (visit link) which states:
'Joseph Verdin, born in Witton, Northwich, Cheshire on 4 January 1838 and died at Garnston Castle, Weobley, Herefordshire on 28 December 1920. He became a member of the family business, Joseph Verdin & Sons salt manufacturers. He lived at The Brockhurst, a handsome Regency house in spacious grounds at Leftwich, Northwich, Cheshire with his brother Robert and sister Mary. A prominent figure in local affairs, he was a Justice of the Peace, Deputy Lieutenant and County Alderman for the County of Cheshire. He was elevated to the Baronetage on 24 July 1896 and knighted in 1897, the year of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee. Sir Joseph gave Technical Schools to Northwich and Winsford and, with his brother William Henry, the Verdin Baths to Winsford. Although Joseph (and William Henry) were appointed to the board, the formation of the Salt Union in 1888 brought the end to the family business. Sir Joseph continued to live in Cheshire for a time but he bought Garnstone Castle in Herefordshire and eventually moved there with his sister Mary in 1900. He became a Justice of the Peace for Herefordshire, and in 1903 High Sheriff.'

Designed by John Nash for Samuel Peploe, it was for sale in 1887, it was demolished in 1958. A Gazetteer of Herefordshire in the 1870's describes Garnstone Castle as a modern building, with deer park and extensive ornamental grounds.

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Coat of arms of church / knight orders Full name of the bearer: Sir Richard Verdin Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: On the gates of his former home now on display in Calgary, Alberta. Material / Design: Cast metal Address: 9th Avenue and 2nd Street southeast Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link] Blazon (heraldic description): Not listed Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed

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