Survey Data
Reg No
50030041
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Social
Previous Name
St Anne's
Original Use
Gate lodge
In Use As
Gate lodge
Date
1820 - 1840
Coordinates
321769, 236864
Date Recorded
24/11/2014
Date Updated
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Description
Detached single-bay single-storey gate lodge with attic storey, built c. 1830, having gable-fronted porch to front (south-east) elevation, canted-bay window under full-width carved timber balcony to east elevation, and single-storey return with pitched roof to rear (north-west) elevation. Pitched natural slate roof with terracotta ridge cresting, red brick chimneystack, overhanging eaves and decorative carved timber bargeboards and finials. Roughcast rendered walls, with granite platband to front and smooth render to porch. Square-headed window openings, with timber-framed windows, masonry sills and smooth render surrounds and moulded label-mouldings. Double-leaf French doors with leaded lights to balcony. Timber-framed windows with pivoting top-lights and masonry sill to canted-bay window. Pointed arch door opening to front of porch, with chamfered surround and moulded render hood-moulding, replacement door and granite step.
Appraisal
This well-composed gate lodge was associated with St. Ann’s estate, and served one of the main entrances to the demesne. A building appears on this site on the first edition Ordnance Survey map, although its highly decorative appearance suggests it may have undergone refurbishment as part of the improvements undertaken by Lord Ardilaun on his inheritance of the estate in 1868. Lodges such as this were of importance to the demesnes they served, guarding the entrance as well as being representative of the wealth and prosperity of the estate it served. Much attention to detail is evident in the ornately crafted bargeboards and balustrade. The textural contrast between the roughcast rendered walls, masonry details and carved timber work creates a pleasing and picturesque composition. The gateway and remains of an estate wall to the south-east and north-east add contextual interest.