PICTURE GALLERY 3: Weddington Castle Estate and Buildings

This section contains photographs of a number of significant buildings from the original Castle Estate, some of which have survived to the present day. Pictures of Weddington Grove can be found here.

Also, in the spring of 2010, local historian Alan Cook kindly made a scale model and plan of the Castle's former North Lodge, based upon a visit he made around 1965-66. This building was demolished in 1967, you can see some photos of the building and its owners below. To see some photos of this model, along with a floor plan, please click here.

Hover your mouse over the thumbnails below to see a description of each picture and click to see a larger image.

The Southern Gatehouse Lodge in the 1950s. This is now a private residence at Brook Lane

The Southern Lodge in the 1970s The cottage is said to have been two gardeners cottages on the Weddington Castle estate

July 26th 1974. The south gate house of Weddington Castle.***

The Southern Lodge in 2004 The window crosses are approximately 5 feet high and 30 inches wide.

The Southern Lodge in 2004 The facing wall points due south

The Southern Lodge in 2004 A modern extension is clearly visible in this picture*

Newspaper article on the Southern Lodge

A plan of the Northern Gate House (also known as 'The Grove Bungalow') - thanks to David Mitchie. Demolished in 1967. 283 Weddington Rd now stands on the site.

William Pearson and friend Ernie Knight outside the Northern Lodge (side view)** Wiliam and his wife, Jessie, lived at the Lodge for many years

William Pearson in the grounds of the Northern Lodge**

The Pearson family, Jessie Pearson on the far right** Jessie was the last tenant of the Northern Lodge before it was demolished

William Pearson as a child** Possibly in the grounds of the Northern Lodge

The Weddington Vicarage in the 1900s

The Rectory at Weddington in the 1950s.*** It was demolished in the 1960s and was said to be haunted.

Old photograph of Weddington Farm early 1900s, the person in the picture is believed to be the Farm Overseer (Mr. Hammond).

An agricultural show featuring the town crier 'Jacko' centre. The location of this is unknown but it COULD be estate land, as it is possibly St James Church behind the trees to the right...****

Church Farm Weddington 1956 (Alan Cook Collection)

Church Farm; Dutch Barns, c.1955 (now demolished)***

Weddington Gardens. Built by the local Pearce business family. This was built on the Castle grounds***

Weddington Gardens. This house was demolished in 1975. Cleaver Gardens flats now exist on its site***

Original quartzite posts from Weddington Gardens. These still stand next to the Weddington Post Office

The Castle Southern Gateway ***

Weddington Gardens. 1974. The Castle Gateway is visible in this picture***

Lower Farm during demolition in1988. A C17th roof structure.*** Possibly from Lindley Hall or Weddington's Capital Mansion House

Lower Farm during demolition in 1988. A C17th doorway was revealed.***

Lower Farm during demolition in 1988. A C17th joiner’s marks.***

Reconstruction of timber frame building at lower Farm.*** This structure was re-erected in the Ashbourne area.

Weddington Castle's former Ice House*** This is located under the front gardens of 242 and 244 Weddington Road. The white area on the picture shows its location.

* Incredibly, the owners of the building wanted to build the extension in materials sympathetic to the original lodge, however the Council Planners denied planning permission and insisted they used modern materials to be in keeping with the newly-built  Cleaver Gardens flats...

Pictures marked '**' provided by and (c) Gloria Fyson (grand-daughter of Jessie Pearson) for which grateful acknowledgement is given

*** from the collection of Alan F Cook

**** picture (c) Nuneaton Memories

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