The entrance lodges to West Lodge Hotel
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The entrance lodges to West Lodge Hotel
Image: © Marathon Taken: 11 Oct 2017
West Lodge was probably built in the 1400s - it was certainly mentioned in 1540. By 1838 the old house became dilapidated and was rebuilt. Until 1924, West Lodge was used as a family house by various families, including the Cater and Mosely families, who retain old photos of those days. In 1916/17 it was used briefly as a rest home for nurses during the First World War. West Lodge became a hotel in 1924 and an arboretum was created from 1963. These lodges are at the entrance from the south in Ferny Hill. For the history of West Lodge Park see https://www.bealeshotels.co.uk/westlodgepark/the-hotel/history/
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Image Location
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