A historic lodge which residents described as looking like "castle gates" was demolished to make way for the construction of the M57 motorway.
According to Knowsley Estate, the Liverpool (or Grand) Lodge was located at the south-west corner of Knowsley park.
Like all the other lodges around and in the park, it was designed and built by Scottish architect William Burn during the 1840s.
The "Neo-Norman fortified lodge" itself was built in 1846, but over a century later in 1973, it was demolished make way for the construction of the M57 motorway.
Over the years, historic images of the lodge have been shared on social media, with some residents referring to it as "the castle gates" due to its exterior and stating the landmark was a sign that "you knew you were home."
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Knowsley ARK also confirmed that The Grand Lodge stood near the junction of Knowsley Lane and Stockbridge Lane.
It is said to have took the form of a massive gated arch supported on the right by a round tower – the South Tower – and to the left a square tower, known as The North Tower.
Knowsley ARK said The North Tower was the living quarters of the Lodge keeper, with the South Tower providing sleeping accommodation.
A legend above the doorway to the North Tower is also said to have read ‘Bring good news and knock boldly’.
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