Iron Bridge Lodge, Aldford

Iron Bridge Lodge is a brick and timber house standing on the banks of the River Dee. The building has two storeys with attics, red brick walls on the lower level, timber framing on the upper floor, and features multiple mullioned windows alongside oriel windows and two red-brick chimneys decorated with blue-brick details.

The lodge was built in 1894 by architects Douglas and Fordham for the First Duke of Westminster. It was constructed as part of the designed approach to Eaton Hall and reflects the wealth of that era.

The building displays a blend of red brick and timber framing that was typical for English country houses of the late 1800s. Visitors can clearly see how the two materials are layered together to create a distinctive facade.

The best way to view the house is from the road or nearby paths that offer a clear view of the front facade. Being located on the river, it is also possible to see it from nearby riverside paths.

The structure features a projecting upper floor with large oriel windows, which was a characteristic technique of English architecture from that period. This construction method allowed for more space in the upper storeys while keeping the lower level narrower.