In April 2007 a car veered off the road and severely damaged the historic Pytchley Gates, which were originally the entrance to Pytchley Hall (demolished 1824) before they were moved to become the entrance to Overstone School. Parts of the main arch and column were demolished with other damage caused to the surrounding areas. However, Northamptonshire County Council are to be commended for assembling a team skilled in conservation restoration to repair the gates.
Full story: ‘Damaged Pytchley gates restored to former glory‘ [Northamptonshire County Council]
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I was at the school and I am so pleased that the gates have been repaired.
I hope that something can be done about the old house even if it is demolition and building something new on the footprint incorporating some of the salvagable features.