The Grange, Beeston

The Grange is a Grade II listed[1] building in Beeston, Nottinghamshire which formerly served as the area police station.

The Grange
The Grange, Beeston
Location within Nottinghamshire
General information
Architectural styleGeorgian
LocationChilwell Road, Beeston
Town or cityNottingham
CountryEngland
Coordinates52.9248°N 1.217357°W / 52.9248; -1.217357
Completedc.1820

History

The house was probably constructed around 1820 on Chilwell Road, Beeston by Edward Bond, a local farmer, and was initially known as Bonds House. It was later owned by Francis Butcher Gill, a local silk merchant, and in 1872 it was purchased by William Kirkland, a local lace manufacturer.[2] In September 1885 the property was acquired by Edward Smith.

After a period in the mid 20th century when the property was used as a homeless shelter, it was acquired by Nottinghamshire County Council and renovated during the 1970s for the Police Area headquarters. It no longer functions as the police station for the area today. In November 2012, proposals were put forward to move the police station into the Broxtowe Borough Council offices and close The Grange.[3]

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References
  1. Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1247918)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  2. Kelly’s Directory of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, 1881
  3. Nottingham Evening Post, 15 November 2012
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