Garden Gateway to the Grotto, in Private Gardens, East of Terrace
GARDEN GATEWAY TO THE GROTTO, IN PRIVATE GARDENS, EAST OF TERRACE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1308355
- Date first listed:
- 09-Jan-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Garden Gateway to the Grotto, in Private Gardens, East of Terrace
- Statutory Address:
- GARDEN GATEWAY TO THE GROTTO, IN PRIVATE GARDENS, EAST OF TERRACE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1308355
- Date first listed:
- 09-Jan-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Garden Gateway to the Grotto, in Private Gardens, East of Terrace
- Statutory Address 1:
- GARDEN GATEWAY TO THE GROTTO, IN PRIVATE GARDENS, EAST OF TERRACE
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- GARDEN GATEWAY TO THE GROTTO, IN PRIVATE GARDENS, EAST OF TERRACE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Lincolnshire
- District:
- South Kesteven (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Easton
- National Grid Reference:
- SK 92898 26700
Details
EASTON EASTON PARK SK 92 NW Garden gateway to 6/85 the grotto, in private gardens, east of terrace II Gateway to the grotto. c.1810, possibly re-using an early C18 eared surround. Limestone ashlar. Central gateway with possibly re-used eared and keyed surround with outer rusticated Doric pilasters. Pulvinated frieze and broken scrolled segmental pediment with recessed central panel. Centre piece is flanked by added semi-circular headed niches, with moulded cornices. Beyond the gate a set of irregular natural stone steps, leads to the grotto, formed from a dis-used quarry. On the terraces round about grew exotic alpine flowers and the place was the exclusive retreat of the family. Built as part of the formal gardens of Easton Hall, seat of the Cholmeley family.
Listing NGR: SK9289826700
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 193326
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 27 Lincolnshire,
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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