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North Gatepier of Pair Adjacent to Lion Lodge

A Grade II* Listed Building in Woburn, Central Bedfordshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.99 / 51°59'23"N

Longitude: -0.6153 / 0°36'55"W

OS Eastings: 495178

OS Northings: 233297

OS Grid: SP951332

Mapcode National: GBR F2D.77Q

Mapcode Global: VHFQY.972T

Plus Code: 9C3XX9QM+XV

Entry Name: North Gatepier of Pair Adjacent to Lion Lodge

Listing Date: 23 January 1961

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1321664

English Heritage Legacy ID: 38246

ID on this website: 101321664

Location: Woburn, Central Bedfordshire, MK17

County: Central Bedfordshire

Civil Parish: Woburn

Built-Up Area: Woburn

Traditional County: Bedfordshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Bedfordshire

Church of England Parish: Woburn

Church of England Diocese: St.Albans

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Description


SP 9433-9533 WOBURN PARK STREET
8/143
23.1.61 N gatepier of pair
adjacent to Lion Lodge
GV II*
Gatepier, forming a pair with item 8 / 142 approximately 10 metres to S.
Lower part thought to be mid C18, upper part late C18. Ashlar pier,
surmounted by Coade stone statue. Approximately 3 metres total height.
Substantial rectangular pier, lower two-thirds with vermiculated rustication.
Upper third of pier formed by entablature, with Greek key band to architrave,
carved swags to W and E sides of frieze, paterae to N and S sides of frieze,
and moulded cornice. Surmounting statue depicts recumbent lion, facing S
towards road and other pier.


Listing NGR: SP9517833297

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