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HER Number:MCO68274
Name:MOUNT EDGCUMBE - C18 grotto

Summary

Extant C18 grotto

Grid Reference:SX 4554 5281
Parish:Maker with Rame, Caradon, Cornwall
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Protected Status

  • Listed Building (II) 61851: THE DRIP STONE

Other Statuses/Codes: none recorded

Monument Type(s):

  • GROTTO (18th Century - 1701 AD to 1800 AD)

Full description

Extant C18 grotto. Large, roughly hewn blocks of granite and slatestone set without mortar to form a round arch with large keystone, inner granite basin, water supply from rear. About 2 metres deep and about 3 metres across the front. A rustic picturesque feature in the Park.

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

Related records

6233Part of: MOUNT EDGCUMBE - Medieval fortified house, Post Medieval fortified house (Monument)