Ice House Approximately 75 Metres South West Of Burton Manor

The ice house, built around 1805 for Richard Congreve, is located approximately 75 meters southwest of Burton Manor in Neston. Constructed from coursed and random rubble red sandstone, it features two subterranean chambers connected by a central passage, with access to both chambers via stone steps from the east and west, consisting of 10 and 14 steps respectively.

The exterior has an arched south opening leading into a chamber that is approximately 3 meters wide and 6 meters long, with a segmental vaulted roof and bedrock walls. The linking passage measures about 1 meter wide and 7 meters long, with walls made of coursed rubble and a roof supported by stone lintels placed side by side. The second chamber is approximately 3 meters wide and 5 meters long, containing a central trough that measures about 1 meter by 1.5 meters and is raised 0.33 meters above the floor level. This chamber is illuminated by a shaft that reaches ground level, which is covered by a metal grille. Additionally, a narrow passage in the east wall of this chamber features 5 steps and then turns south with 24 steps leading up to ground level.

Historically, this ice house is a remnant of the earlier Burton Hall that existed before the current Burton Manor.