Grotto Approximately 85 Metres South Of Goldney House

The grotto, located approximately 85 metres south of Goldney House, was built between 1737 and 1764, with a date of 1739. It is constructed from limestone ashlar and features an interior decorated with shells, quartz, and rock crystal, referred to as 'Bristol diamonds'. The entrance is made of ashlar and has a two-centred arched doorway with a two-panel door. There are flanking windows with trefoil heads and an octofoil central window above, all adorned with hoodmoulds that have uncarved stops. Inside, there is a very fine pillared hall that includes fountains, a rock pool, a statue of Neptune, and a Lion's Den. Historically, between 1762 and 1765, Thomas Paty was engaged in "grinding, gooping and laying" tiles in the grotto, which has been noted for its imaginative and fanciful use of shells and stones, surpassing other English grotto examples.