Register for Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey
Gateway to Plaisance Lodge, St. Clement's Road, St. Helier.
This report has been prepared by Jersey Heritage as part of its responsibility under a Service Level Agreement to provide reports and recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Environment on the architectural, historical and archaeological significance of buildings and sites.
The assessment and recommendation are made in accordance with the principles of selection for registration as set out in the interim policies for the conservation of historic buildings (1998). The report includes the views and advice offered by the Ministerial Registration and Listing Advisory Group.
The Planning and Environment Department requested on 1 April 2008 that Jersey Heritage assess the architectural, historical and other interests of the Gateway to Plaisance Lodge.
Author of report: Roger Hills BA(Hons) MA DipBldgCons (RICS) IHBC Head of Historic Buildings
Date of report: 7 May 2008
File ref: HE1862
Current status
Not registered.
Relevant interests of the site
Historic interest
The gateway is circa 1860s of neo-Classical design, and very much reflects the architectural fashions of the day. It is an unusual example of a decorative mid-19th century gateway which is an interesting reminder of the grander properties that were once built on the outskirts of town.
Architectural interest
The gateway is well designed with stucco ornamentation including pilasters with vermiculated recessed panels, a keystone with floral motif, plinths, cornices and moulded brackets. The original iron gate with spear and fleur-de-lys finials is also retained in situ as are flanking rubble granite walls with bull-nose brick copings, and within, a granite paved area and flight of limestone steps with flanking walls.
Scenic interest / group value
The gateway retains its original form without alteration and makes a positive contribution to the scenic value of St Clement’s Road.
Advice offered by MRLAG (and others if stated)
MRLAG discussed the interests of the gateway at its meeting on 6 May 2008. Members unanimously agreed with the JH recommendation to add the gateway to the Register and advised that this should include the flanking walls and steps.
Jersey Heritage recommendation
The gateway to Plaisance Lodge (including the flanking granite walls and the flight of stone steps) should be added to the Register as a BLI.
Justification relating to criteria
Registration of the Gateway to Plaisance Lodge as a BLI is in accordance with the published policy guidance as follows:
· The gateway retains its historic form and detail, and so makes a significant and positive contribution to the architectural and historical character and appearance of Jersey;
· The gateway is significant for its architectural design, decoration, craftsmanship, composition and use of materials;
· The gateway illustrates aspects of Jersey’s social, economic and cultural history;
· The gateway is of scenic value
Attachments
Assessment form and photographs, April 2008
Location plan