Gate and gate piers

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The photograph on this page of Gate and gate piers by Philip Halling as part of the Geograph project.

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Gate and gate piers

Image: © Philip Halling Taken: 20 Aug 2025

This gateway with gate piers of Rainbow Hill in Worcester probably provided access to Marl Bank, the last home of composer Sir Edward Elgar who died here in February 1934. Marl Bank House was demolished in 1969 with apartments built on the site.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.19871
Longitude
-2.212689