Ice House 480 Metres To South Of Pencarrow House

The ice house, dating from the late 18th century, is located approximately 480 metres south of Pencarrow House in Egloshayle. It features a stone rubble domed superstructure, with a subterranean well that likely has brick-lined cavity walls. The structure is positioned near the edge of a lake and faces north in a shaded area.

The ice house consists of a deep well with a circular section, measuring around 15 to 20 feet deep, and a domed superstructure that rises 7 to 10 feet above the ground. The entrance is located on the north elevation and has a low arched opening fitted with a 20th-century gate, which leads directly into the well. A ladder would have been necessary to access the bottom of the well. Although the pit appears to be dry, the specifics of the drainage system are unclear. The roof of the dome does not show the characteristic eye typical of many ice houses, and it is uncertain if the pit has the usual egg-shaped vertical section, as it was not accessible for inspection.