Chippenham Lodge, Historic lodge in St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Description
Chippenham Lodge is a ten-room brick building constructed in the 1860s, designed by architect Benjamin Mountfort for the Goldney brothers from Wiltshire. The structure displays design features typical of the period and received extensions to its original layout.
History
Construction began in 1863 and the building received major extensions in 1865 after Henry Mytton purchased the property from its original owners. These additions shaped the structure that remains today.
Culture
The lodge became a meeting point for social movements during the 1970s, where environmental and activist organizations found a home. The communal living model attracted people committed to progressive causes and social change.
Practical
The building is located on Browns Road and is currently closed to the public due to necessary structural repairs. Future plans may see it relocated near the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, which could eventually allow access.
Did you know?
In the early 1970s, the house sheltered around twenty residents including future cabinet minister Marian Hobbs. This phase of communal living made the building a significant gathering point for an entire generation of activists.
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