The history behind Stag Gates, along The Avenue
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 16, 2024 in Local History, News | 0 commentsCourtesy of:
Stag Gates
The Stag Gates stood at the entrance to Lodge Road from the Avenue, and originally formed the entrance to Bevois Mount, a large country house and estate created by the Earl of Peterborough in c.1723. Lodge Road was originally one of the carriageways to the house. In 1844 the estate passed to William Betts, who made many improvements to the house and estate, including erecting the Stag Gates in c.1845. The two stone pillars were impressive, standing at over 20 feet high and each capped with a carved stag. In the 1920s the gates were demolished in order to widen Lodge Road. Although it is often stated that the iron gates were moved and erected at the main entrance to the Old Cemetery, this has now been disproved.
Stag Gates
