Building record M17575 - Bestwood Hotel
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 55375 47535 (20m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK54NE |
| District | Gedling |
| Civil Parish | Bestwood Park (G), Gedling |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Dark red brick public house dated 1896. (1)
Plaque on side chimney has the 'BCI' emblem of the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company. See photo file. (2)
Built in 1896 and is marked 'Institute' on early Twentieth Century Maps. The building is a good example of Late Victorian Architecture by an unknown architect. It probably had its origins as a working mens' club or miners' institute, for which fundraising events were being held in the 1880s. (3)
Built in 1896 by the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company. Brick with orange terracotta dressings and Welsh slate roof. Two storeys. "L"-plan. Two bay block adjoining east end of rear range added in early 20th century. (4)
<1> Gedling Borough Council, 1991, Gedling's Heritage, p 31 (Published document). SNT1552.
<2> White J, 2003, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1626.
<3> Chris Matthews, 2022, Model Villages of the Nottinghamshire Coalfield (Published document). SNT5309.
<4> Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNT1552 Published document: Gedling Borough Council. 1991. Gedling's Heritage. p 31.
- <2> SNT1626 Personal comment: White J. 2003. Pers Comm.
- <3> SNT5309 Published document: Chris Matthews. 2022. Model Villages of the Nottinghamshire Coalfield. Nottinghamshire County Council.
- <4> SNT5271 Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
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Record last edited
Aug 19 2026 3:56PM