Baston Lodge, Victorian villa in St Leonards-on-Sea, England
Description
Baston Lodge is a Victorian villa in St Leonards-on-Sea featuring a distinctive three-story tower topped with a pyramid-shaped roof that dominates its profile. The building displays precisely coursed stonework with chamfered corner details that define its Italianate exterior.
History
The building was completed in 1850 by architect Decimus Burton as an important example of Victorian-era design. It served as the childhood home of mathematician Alan Turing during the years 1913 to 1921.
Culture
A blue plaque on the building marks Alan Turing's connection to this residence, installed to honor the centenary of his birth. The property has become a point of interest for those exploring the life of this important historical figure.
Practical
The villa sits on Upper Maze Hill near St John's Church and is easy to spot from the street. It is now divided into private apartments and can only be viewed from outside, as it remains a residential building.
Did you know?
The building features low-pitched slate roofing that demonstrates the careful construction typical of this architectural period. A basement level beneath the two main stories is often overlooked but adds an important dimension to the original design.
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