Wing Lodge (Honeysuckle Lodge), Mentmore
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Type
Description
Nineteenth century entrance lodge to Mentmore Towers, built about 1868
House. c.1868, Devey in Old English style. Former lodge to north avenue approach to the mansion from
Wing crossroads to former Wing Drive park entrance. Prominent as it terminates the approach along
avenue from Wing to north. Asymmetrical original frontage features a half-timbered gable with panels of plain pebbledash. Outline of original lodge survives to the north but hugely extended to rear with big
gables to east frontage using matching materials, rear gable features a large window after Lutyens.
Curtilage boundary treatments have overlaid the former estate entrance. Former timber gateway similar to former Crafton and Cheddington Lodges lost. Building surrounded by modern houses in similar style.
Significance: One of Devey’s group of 3 park lodges in Old English style, marks the approach from Wing
and Aylesbury. Survives largely intact but with major extensions.
Issues: Greatly altered; gateway lost; no connection to former Wing Drive; no longer has character of
entrance lodge; surrounded by modern housing development. A local note building within the conservation area of Mentmore (B19).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Nineteenth century entrance lodge to Mentmore Towers, built about 1868
Date Listed
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