Gates And Gate Lodges To College Hall At Raf Cranwell

The gates and gate lodges to College Hall at RAF Cranwell were built in 1933 and designed by Sir J M West. They are made of red brick with Portland stone dressings, featuring iron gates and railings. The central pair of segment-headed gates displays the RAF insignia and an ornate iron overthrow. These gates are flanked by square brick piers, which have ashlar bases and moulded tops, topped with hexagonal lamps.

On either side of the central gates are single iron gates leading to single-storey gate lodges. Each lodge features pilaster strips at the corners with ashlar bases, linked by an ashlar plinth, and has moulded ashlar capitals connected by an ashlar moulded band, topped with an ashlar moulded cornice. The south fronts of the lodges include single glazing bar sashes with flat brick heads, while the inner east and west fronts have single half-glazed doors. Above these doors are circular panels dated 1933, and above them are open ashlar pediments.

Curved sections of railings extend from the lodges, terminating at square brick piers with ashlar bases and moulded tops, also topped with hexagonal lamps. The railings continue for approximately 100 meters to the east and west, ending in similar square brick piers. At the eastern end, the railings extend for an additional 5 meters to the north, ending with a shorter brick pier. Near the east and west piers are false gates that bear plaques inscribed "This and the western avenue of lime trees were presented by the Right Honourable, Sir Samuel Hoare. Secretary of State for Air. 1922-24 and 24-29."