the triangular pediment with reeded soffit, dentil mouldings and repeated ogee brackets, the endblocks applied with painted composition relief-cast urn motifs, raised on fluted columns with reeded capitals and square footblocks; the back-board cut with an arched aperture,

London Road witnessed the building of a string of fine properties in the 1760’s as Reading saw an influx of trade and industry and the addition of a second bridge across the Kennet. This doorcase is known to have been removed in the 1950’s and is a rare and remarkable survivor. A picture of it in situ also survives showing the panelled returns and fanlight window (not salvaged with it).