| Description | 19th century building, with ashlar frontage (listed as the Crosland Moor Liberal Club). 2 storeys. Features moulded cornice and blocking course, which becomes pediment shaped over each bay, and is ornamented by sculpted wreaths. There are six ranges of sash windows; each bay breaking forward slightly. Elaborate and eclectic porch with 4 fluted columns; full entablature which breaks upward in a semi circle, and flight of steps with ramped flanking walls and dies with sculpted wreaths.
(Text edited from English Heritage’s LBO description)
Crosland Lodge was built in the early 19th century as a villa for George Crosland. founder of the nearby Crosland Mill. By the early 20th century, however, it had become a Liberal club, and later a public house known as the Manor House. In 2005 the building was still in use as a public house, and is recorded as being in poor architectural condition. A planning application was submitted to refurbish the building, and convert it into residential apartments. Historic building recording (principally photographic) was undertaken by Stephen Haigh in June 2006 and March 2007. The building was noted as having an accomplished classical design but appears to have been altered in the late 19th century. |