Holywell Lodge
Introduction
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Holywell Lodge
Image: © Ian Capper Taken: 2 Oct 2011
The frontage of this building dates from the early 19th century, although the building itself is probably older. Grade II listed - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1103096) Beyond are the half timbered no 39 (15th century, grade II listed - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1347143) and, continuous with it, on the corner with Sopwell Lane, is the 15th century former Crown and Anchor Inn, one of many former coaching inns on Holywell Hill, given St Albans' position on the old coaching route from London to the north, which came along Sopwell Lane and then turned up Holywell Hill - the old carriage entrance can be seen in the photo. This building is grade II* listed - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1103095.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.748809
Longitude
-0.340927
