Sir Walter Scott'S Grotto, In Bank Of River Greta South West Of Mortham Tower is a Grade II listed building in the County Durham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 12 January 1967. A C18 Grotto.

Sir Walter Scott'S Grotto, In Bank Of River Greta South West Of Mortham Tower

WRENN ID: vast-doorway-khaki
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: County Durham
Country: England
Date first listed: 12 January 1967
Type: Grotto
Source: Historic England listing

Description

NZ 0814 ROKEBY MORTHAM

13/140 Sir Walter Scott's Grotto, in bank of 12.1.67 River Greta south- west of Mortham Tower

Artificial cave, cut into limestone cliff. C18 or early C19. Rectangular recess 2.5 metres wide and 2 metres deep, with stone bench and upright slabs at each corner supporting roof. Sir Walter Scott on his frequent visits to Rokeby used to sit and write in the cave.

Romantic setting on ledge overlooking the Greta.

Listing NGR: NZ0856314108

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