Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
26860
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
23/08/2002
Date of Amendment
23/08/2002
Name of Property
Former Lodge to Plas Penrhyn
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Penrhyndeudraeth
Town
Locality
Minffordd
Easting
259454
Northing
338359
Street Side
S
Location
On the roadside at the start of the lane leading SW up the hill to Plas Penrhyn.
Description
Broad Class
Domestic
Period
History
Second-quarter C19 Gothic-style gate lodge, built to serve Plas Penrhyn. The Plas was remodelled by Samuel Holland (1803-92), industrialist and owner/manager of the Gloddfa Ganol slate works at Blaenau Ffestiniog, following his purchase in 1827.
Exterior
Single-storey lodge with canted front; of dressed slatestone blocks with slate roof having oversailing eaves. Steps up to central entrance with ogee-arch and returned label; modern boarded door. The canted returns have similar ogee-headed and labelled windows with modern glazing. Decorative flush lateral chimney to the L, with moulded capping and paired ogee-headed piercings. Modern gabled dormer to R return; further modern additions to the rear.
Interior
The interior was not inspected at the ime of survey.
Reason for designation
Listed as a second-quarter C19 Gothic-style gate lodge retaining good original external character.
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