Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
31/01/2002
Date of Amendment
31/01/2002
Name of Property
Top Lodge
Unitary Authority
Flintshire
Location
On the N side of the entrance E of the B5123, and on the N side of Halkyn Castle.
History
Halkyn Castle was built 1824-7 by John Buckler, architect, for the second Earl Grosvenor. Two lodges, in similar style to the house, were an integral component of the original layout of the park.
Exterior
Castellated style single-storey lodge of coursed pecked stone, hipped slate roof behind the embattled parapet and stone central stack with 2 diagonal shafts. The symmetrical 2-window front has a central castellated porch. The 2-light mullioned windows have shallow arched lights, small-pane glazing and hood moulds. A similar window is in the L side wall, with inserted window further L. Against the rear is a lower wing with hipped roof.
Reason for designation
Listed as a well-detailed early C19 lodge and for its contribution to the historic character of Halkyn Castle and village.
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