The Lilacs
THE LILACS, BIDSTON VILLAGE ROAD, BIDSTON
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1201552
- Date first listed:
- 29-Jul-1950
- List Entry Name:
- The Lilacs
- Statutory Address:
- THE LILACS, BIDSTON VILLAGE ROAD, BIDSTON
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- Date:
- 2002-03-28
- Reference:
- IOE01/06038/31
- Rights:
- © Mr Gary Lilliott. Source: Historic England Archive
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1201552
- Date first listed:
- 29-Jul-1950
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 10-Aug-1992
- List Entry Name:
- The Lilacs
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE LILACS, BIDSTON VILLAGE ROAD, BIDSTON
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE LILACS, BIDSTON VILLAGE ROAD, BIDSTON
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Wirral (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ 28386 90240
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 17/07/2014
SJ2890
789-1/6/175
BIRKENHEAD
Bidston Village Road (North side)
Bidston
The Lilacs
(Formerly listed as The Lilacs. Outbuilding at The Lilacs)
(Formerly listed under HOYLAKE ROAD)
29/07/50
GV
II
Farmhouse, now subdivided. Late C17 but extensively restored. Coursed and squared sandstone rubble with Welsh slate roof. 2 storeys, 3-unit plan, the result of several different phases of construction. Original section possibly single unit to left with outer gable and short section possibly remains of original main range: inserted sash-type window in earlier opening to ground floor, 4-light mullioned window above beneath coped gable. Massive projecting stack in west return elevation. Entrance in gabled porch on angle with higher central block. Central door with 2-light mullioned windows each side, and stone mullioned windows above. High roof with coped gables and moulded kneelers. Lower wide gabled range to east, buttressed against its south wall, and with inserted windows on each floor. Door in lean-to porch to side.
Listing NGR: SJ2838690240
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 389237
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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