Former Conservatory, Approximately 10 Metres West Of Merrow Grange

TQ 05SW GUILDFORD EPSOM ROAD (North Side) Merrow 2/43 Former Conservatory, 24/10/84 approx 10 metres west of Merrow Grange (formerly listed as part of Rockwork Grotto). GV II

Conservatory. Circa 1907 by James Pulham and Son. Pulhamite stone i.e. clinker with Portland cement poured over it and sandstone blocks with cast iron and glazed roof over. Subterranean conservatory with only the remains of the roof above ground. Oval grotto chamber connected to further chamber with entrances at ends by way of spiral stairs; terrazzo and tiled floors. Skeleton of glazed oval roof over main chamber with glass now gone. In some disrepair at time of resurvey; the conservatory probably unique among Pulhamite Constructions. One of a number of garden features laid out in the grounds of Merrow Grange. Merrow Grange Gardens included in Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England (Part 40 - Surrey) as Grade II. Now in grounds of Fairlawns, Lauston Close (10 metres north of Fairlawns).

Listing NGR: TQ0211850437