The Lodge

SW 72 NW MAWGAN-IN-MENEAGE GWEEK

1/146 The Lodge (formerly listed as Lodge 10.7.57 East of Corn Mill South of river at Gweek) GV II Lodge, cottage ornee. Circa early C19. Dressed freestone, dressed granite quoins and dressed granite voussoirs. Octagonal wheat reed thatched roof with roof dormer to middle of front and central rectangular ashlar chimney with splayed corners. Octagonal plan but with flat front set back within open verandah supported on wooden columns. Small living rooms at left and right of central lobby, possibly small chamber originally behind each at rear. Loft converted probably C20 and small service room lean-to, probably C19 at left hand side. Single storey. Originally symmetrical 2-window north front with central pointed arched doorway and pointed arched window at either side rising to higher level. Original panelled door and original wooden Y-traceried and cusped windows with horizontal glazing bars (similar window at right hand side wall). The four posts supporting the verandah, one under each roof hip, are C20 replacements of probably rustic originals. Rear right hand window is original 12-pane 2-light casement. Interior not inspected. A virtually complete example of the Cottage ornee style.

Listing NGR: SW7041126407