Survey Data

Reg No

16403007


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural


Previous Name

Avondale


Original Use

Gate lodge


Date

1830 - 1850


Coordinates

319382, 186316


Date Recorded

14/08/2003


Date Updated

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Description

Detached two-bay single-storey gate lodge, built c.1840, which now appears to be unused. In c.1880 a single-storey octagonal flat-roofed bay in the style of a toy castle was added. The timber sheeted door is set within a flat-headed opening. Windows openings to the original are also flat-headed with two over two timber sash frames. Window openings to the addition have Tudor-arched heads and six pane fixed timber frames. The hipped roof has natural slate and extruded aluminium rainwater goods. The tall double chimneystack has a castellated cap and a clay pot. The gate lodge is set close to the beginning of the long driveway. The gate screen is a recent replacement.

Appraisal

The original gate lodge was relatively simple; the addition of the toy castle bay has created a more memorable structure which has the appearance of a folly rather than a gate lodge.