Listed Building record MWX1287 - Lodge to Highcliffe Castle, 181 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch

Early 19th century Lodge. Several authorities date this lodge and another (No. 179 Lymington Road) at circa 1775 but the architectural appearance is that of 1830 when the present castle was built. Stuccoed with a hipped slate roof.

Several authorities date both lodges (Nos 179 and 181) at 1775 when the house for the Earl of Bute was built by Adam or Capability Brown, but architectural appearance that of 1830, when present castle was built. Stuccoed with wide eaves and hipped slate roof. 2 storeys, road facade with centre, round arched recess containing blank window space. Flanking side recesses surmounted by panels. 2 windows, those on side facing drive flanked by pilasters with niches, barred sashes. Small Doric porch. Iron railing and stuccoed gatepost joined to lodge remains. <1>

This description is derived from the associated designation record, the validity of which has not been checked.

<1> DOE (HRR), 1976, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Christchurch 1976 (Scheduling record). SWX4475.

<2> Historic England, Historic England Archive, BF087359 (Index). SDO14738.

179-181, LYMINGTON ROAD, CHRISTCHURCH

<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 545113 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Record last edited

Mar 14 2023 11:42AM