Approximate Location Map
Large Map »
Latitude: 53.0215 / 53°1'17"N
Longitude: -1.1586 / 1°9'31"W
OS Eastings: 456535
OS Northings: 347462
OS Grid: SK565474
Mapcode National: GBR 8GS.FXG
Mapcode Global: WHDGL.5BJ0
Plus Code: 9C5W2RCR+HH
Entry Name: Alexandra Lodge
Listing Date: 17 June 1982
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1227457
English Heritage Legacy ID: 425233
ID on this website: 101227457
Location: Bestwood Country Park, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, NG6
County: Nottinghamshire
District: Gedling
Civil Parish: Bestwood St. Albans
Traditional County: Nottinghamshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Nottinghamshire
Church of England Parish: Bestwood St Mark
Church of England Diocese: Southwell and Nottingham
Tagged with: Gatehouse
BESTWOOD ST. ALBANS NORTH LODGE DRIVE
SK 54 NE
4/13
17.6.82 Alexandra Lodges
II
Pair of lodges flanking central archway. Early 1860s, restored
1983. By S. S. Teulon for the Tenth Duke of St. Albans. Gothic
Revival style. Brick and timber framing with gabled, pyramidal
and polygonal slate roofs. Partial moulded plinth, first floor
band, dentillated eaves. 2 grouped buttressed ridge stacks. 2
and 3 storeys, 5 bays. Windows are late C20 casements in
original openings. North west side has central rebated archway
with hood mould, flanked to left by a buttress and to right by
octagonal stair turret, 3 stages, with single stair light,
polygonal roof and finial. Beyond, 2 casements. Above, 2
plaques with monogram, dated 1877. Above, to left, gabled cross
eaves dormer and to right, a casement. Above again, gatehouse
has jettied third stage with square oriel window on shaped
brackets. Below it, wooden plaque Inscribed "Alexandra Lodges
July 3rd 1878" referring to a Royal visit. Gables have each a
central chamfered doorway and above, a casement. South east side
is a reflection of north west side. Below arch, 2 doorways and
pair of buttresses carrying scrolled wrought iron gates
Listing NGR: SK5653547462
External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where applicable, Wikidata. Wikidata IDs may be related buildings as well as this specific building. If you want to add or update a link, you will need to do so by editing the Wikidata entry.
Other nearby listed buildings
