South Gate

The Piece Hall at Halifax had its South Gates re-installed on 5 February after being repaired, conserved and repainted by a specialist heritage company.

They were made in 1871 by George Smith & Co of Glasgow. They have a wrought iron framework and each gate bears cast iron panels depicting John the Baptist. The intricate designs contain many clues to a fascinating local history and provide a suitably grand and colourful entrance to Calderdale's most important heritage building.