THE LION'S DEN AT NGR SJ 57213 29455 is a Grade II listed building in the Shropshire local planning authority area, England. Park feature.

THE LION'S DEN AT NGR SJ 57213 29455

WRENN ID
sacred-mullion-dew
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Shropshire
Country
England
Type
Park feature
Source
Historic England listing

Description

WESTON-UNDER- HAWKSTONE PARK SJ 5629-5729 REDCASTLE C.P. SJ 57213 29455 16/182 The Lion's Den - at N.G.R. SJ 57213 29455 GV II

Park feature, now disused. Probably late C18 for Sir Richard Hill, second baronet of Hawkstone. Round-headed recess cut into natural sandstone at east end of ditch, separating upper and lower wards of Red Castle (q.v.). Interior: retains the bottom ends of 2 bars of an iron grille and a recess in the stone floor, which formerly housed a painted stone statue of a lion. Small rock-cut 'window' to back wall. C.L. (May 9, 1985) p.1245.

Listing NGR: SJ5721329455

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