Garden Gateway To The Grotto, In Private Gardens, East Of Terrace is a Grade II listed building in the South Kesteven local planning authority area, England. First listed on 9 January 1987. Gateway.

Garden Gateway To The Grotto, In Private Gardens, East Of Terrace

WRENN ID
noble-flint-wax
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
South Kesteven
Country
England
Date first listed
9 January 1987
Type
Gateway
Source
Historic England listing

Description

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

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