A crow-stepped lodge, formal gates and drinking fountain frame a public park gifted to the people of Bonhill parish.
Quick facts
- Date
- Park and lodge designed 1902; gifted 1909
- Architect / designer
- James Miller
- Type
- Public park with Scottish Revival lodge, gates and boundary structures
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB43196)
- OS grid reference
- NS 38925 80418
Architecture and continuing use
James Miller’s lodge uses crow-stepped gables, carved dormerheads, a balustraded porch and robust sandstone. Gatepiers, decorative ironwork, walls and a small cast-iron fountain extend the architectural design into the wider green space.
Its story
The park ensemble dates from the early twentieth century and carries an inscription recording John Christie’s gift to local inhabitants in 1909. It remains a civic green space, while the separate war memorial occupies its own formal position inside.
Why it is included
Category B listing recognises a coherent public-park entrance whose architecture, inscription and continuing use embody Edwardian civic philanthropy.
What to notice
- The inscription recording John Christie’s 1909 gift.
- Crow-stepped lodge gables and balustraded porch.
- Decorative iron gates and the small fountain within the park.
Reading the surroundings
Use the public paths and follow posted park rules and opening arrangements. The lodge is not presented as a visitor interior; supervise children and respect planted areas and memorial spaces.
Timeline
- 1902 James Miller designed the park lodge and entrance ensemble.
- 1909 John Christie formally gifted the park to the inhabitants of Bonhill parish.
- 1996 The lodge, gates, walls and park structures received Category B listing.
- 2026 Christie Park remains a council-managed public green space.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
Individual facilities and opening arrangements can change; the current council page is authoritative for a planned visit.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Christie Park, Lodge and Gates, LB43196 — Current designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Trove designation: LB43196 — Parallel national record identity and archival context.
- West Dunbartonshire Council: Christie Park — Current public use, facilities, size, landscape and address.
Location
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