Description

TL 0957 3651 SILSOE WREST PARK

3/217 Western lodge of pair
called Brabury Lodges

GV II

Entrance lodge and adjoining screen wall, to NE side of Wrest Park. 1816, by
Thomas Philip, 2nd Earl de Grey. Yellow brick. Lead now removed from square-
based domed roof, revealing timber structure. Small square plan block, one
storey and attics. Rusticated quoins, moulded band at first floor level,
moulded eaves cornice (now partially collapsed). Each elevation has slightly
projecting central panel, with small segmental headed window to attic, and
ground floor opening with heavy keystones (central one of ashlar). Ground
floor openings contain part glazed double-doors to E elevation and casement
windows with glazing bars to other elevations. Each elevation originally
surmounted by small pediment, only that to E elevation now surviving.
Integral brick stack to W elevation. Remains of screen wall projects westward
from SW corner, plain except for slightly projecting piers and central
doorway.

Listing NGR: TL0957536509

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26452818

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Recommended Books

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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)