The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1 5272 HERONDEN WEST CROSS
Gatehouse TQ 87 33 SE
2/199
II GV
2.
Lodge in the form of a gatehouse. c1846, probably by the architect W J Donthorn, in Perpendicular style. Built of coursed rubble with ashlar dressings with roof of fishscale slates. Comprises central 2 storey carriage entrance with room above flanked by 1 storey pavilions. East elevation has gabled central portion with coping and finial flanked by octagonal turrets with pseudo-machicolations. Right hand turret is larger and has lancet windows joined by hood moulding which also connects with 2 2-light mullioned windows with leaded lights in the upstairs room. Above this as a shield with angel below is a large 4-centred arch. The pavilions have gable ends with kneelers, the left side pavilion has a cross window and the right side pavilion has a single mullioned and transomed casement .Plinth. Arched doorcase underneath carriage arch. West elevation is similar but the central carriage entrance has no turrets but moulded brick octagonal chimney pots. Image niche in gable.
Listing NGR: TQ8791933071

English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.