Description

BLENHEIM
SP4416
8/17 Hensington Lodge
GV II
Lodge. 1876-7, by F.B. Osborn. Limestone ashlar; gabled Welsh slate roof;
limestone ashlar ridge stack with pedimented top. T-plan. One storey; 7-bay
range with one-bay blocks flanking 3-bay portico to front. Doric pilasters to
walls. Pedimented portico has Doric antae and corner columns, and carving of
Imperial eagles in tympanum. Plate-glass sashes set in raised architraves;
one-bay blocks flanking portico have 4-panelled door with overlight to left and
balustraded parapets with urns. Stone-coped gable ends with urn finials.
Interior not inspected. Included for group value.
(Blenheim Park is included in the HBMC Register of Parks and Gardens at Grade I)

Listing NGR: SP4476316546

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26498960

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