Plantation Gates and Lodges visible again as scaffolding is removed
The iconic Grade II* listed building is visible again, 12 months after work began.
Extensive work has been carried out in both of the lodges, including removal of debris due to a partial roof collapse. The two roofs have been fully restored, with steels and timbers being installed and the original chimneys have been reinstated.
18’’ Burlington blue slates have also been installed, using approximately 270 slates per roof, and a ventilation system has been added to both roofs to allow air flow.
A light doff clean was carried out on the exterior stonework to remove algae and debris.
Repointing has been carried out to the archway and lodges, and stone repairs completed where necessary.
In each lodge, bespoke window frames have been manufactured and installed. The traditional sash windows are in keeping with the original style that would have been seen in the lodges historically.
The gates themselves are undergoing a sympathetic restoration, which includes old paint and corrosion being removed and a fresh coat of paint applied. The lantern in the archway will also be restored in a similar way.
The lodges are being restored as part of the wider transformation project at Haigh. They will re-open in the summer where one will house a new art installation and one will be a visitor information centre.
The restoration of the Plantation Gates and Lodges has been funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
More information can be found by visiting the restoration of Haigh Hall or following Haigh Hall on Instagram (external link).
Posted on Wednesday 11th March 2026