Althorp, East Lodges (South)

The East Lodges (south) at Althorp, built around 1810, consist of a lodge and gatepier with gates. Constructed from limestone ashlar and topped with slate roofs, the lodge features a single-storey, one-unit plan. It has a projecting center with raised pediments and flanking half pediments. The central sash window, which includes glazing bars, is set within a flat arch that has a keystone and is flanked by two blind occuli. Above the sashes is a blank window, and there is a central ashlar chimney stack. The entrance facing the gates is adorned with Gibbs surrounds and has a wrought iron lamp holder above. To the right, there are cast iron screens, a hand gate, and a carriage gate, all connected by two cast iron gatepiers topped with gilded balls. The cast iron features a close lattice pattern. To the left of the lodge, a quadrant wall made of brick with panel decoration leads to an ashlar pier, which is topped with an urn holding a torchere. The lodge, gates, and gatepiers are designed to complement the east lodge (north).