Building record 1233401006 - GROTTO AT DROPMORE
Summary
Early nineteenth century grotto at Dropmore, possibly built with material from old London Bridge.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1332402: GROTTO AT DROPMORE
Map
Type and Period (1)
- GROTTO (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
GRADE II. BUILT OF LARGE BLOCKS OF BROKEN CONCRETE FORMING SMALL CIRCLE. ENTRANCE ARCH OF VERY LARGE STONES. POSSIBLY OF MATERIAL FROM OLD LONDON BRIDGE (B2).
The Grotto was also constructed for Lady Grenville, possibly with material from the Old London Bridge forming the arch and central lily pond. Mention is made of rose pillars, ranging from 7 to 21 feet, set around the pool.. (B20)
Current condition -2006- Grotto has recently been cleared and is in good repair. Central pond still present, although much of the ornamentation is missing. No evidence of the rose pillars (B20)
Sources (3)
- ---SBC24653 Unpublished document: Terra Firma. 2006. The Dropmore Estate, Burnham, Buckinghamshire. Landscape Conservation Plan.
- <2>SBC4001 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. LIST OF BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE: DISTRICT OF SOUTH BUCKS. p217.
- <20>SBC24653 Unpublished document: Terra Firma. 2006. The Dropmore Estate, Burnham, Buckinghamshire. Landscape Conservation Plan.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 92552 86005 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TAPLOW, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Dropmore Estate, Landscape Conservation plan (EBC17757)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC13597)
Record last edited
Feb 19 2016 10:58AM
