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Northern Gaurd House

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Sl.No. Documentation Parameters Explanatory Notes
1. Name of the Monument/ Site NORTHERN GUARD HOUSE
2. Geo coordinates & Location 28°68’N; 77°21’E, It is located on Kamla Nehru Ridge also known as Northern Ridge, Nearest landmark: Northern side of Flagstaff Tower. https://maps.app.goo.gl/u5y61waNtgXUqJN18
3. Approach Nearest Metro Station: Vishwavidyalaya and Civil Lines.
Nearest Railway Station: Delhi Railway Station.
Nearest Bus stop: St. Stephens College Bus Stop.
4. Date/ Period British Period (Colonial Period)
5. Brief History This area and structure served as a cantonment for the armed forces of the British East India Company.
6. Architectural style The guard house features the colonial architecture which is evident from the rectangular chamber, walls made of random rubble masonry, pedimented roofs over the porch, semi-circular arched openings, lantern openings also bull’s eyes openings on east and west side walls.

 

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