Building record 1918/0/1 - Windsor Lodge

Windsor Lodge, Warrington Road. House, early C17 but remodelled early C19 for Earl of Shrewsbury and extended later C19. Stuccoed over timber framing on red sandstone base, Welsh slate roof and two ridge brick chimneys. Probably lobby-entry plan originally, now with parallel range to the rear. Two-storey, five-bay, east front. First and third bays have large iron small-pane casements with intersecting tracery. Second bay has a simple wooden architrave with glazed door and fanlight and window above. Remaining two bays are later additions. Interior: Timber frame almost complete, showing small framing of external walls, chamfered ceiling beams and remains of the fireplace bressumer. Remaining fittings later. Full architectural description (1).

<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /5/23 (Report). SCH1934.